Rate: $23.24 USD per hour

Description

Program Summary:

Child and Family Services (C+FS) Haven House equips survivors of domestic violence with tools and resources to stop the cycle of abuse, supporting them as they build a violence-free life and new legacy. Haven House is an integral part of the 150+ year legacy of our agency and helps fulfil our mission of nurturing a healthy and more equitable Western New York for the benefit of current and future generations.

Position Summary:

The Domestic Violence Advocate works in a variety of environments to provide immediate outreach, crisis intervention, safety planning and referrals for victims of domestic violence. Advocates may be located in police agencies, courts, CPS, or in other non-traditional social work environments.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

Provide telephone and in-person crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, counseling and referrals to victims of domestic violence; this may require on-call availability

Provide information, referral and direct linkage to individual, group and family counseling and other necessary community resources, with a focus on self-sufficiency and meeting basic needs; process applications for emergency cell phones and home alarms

Provide follow-up services to assure linkage with appropriate agency and follow-through with criminal and/or civil justice system

Provide legal advocacy and/or court accompaniment, including providing assistance in preparing court documents. Includes engaging in collaborative working relationship with police and court personnel, including the presiding judge, resource coordinator, assistant district attorney or any other relevant parties

Assist victims with completing NYS OVS and/or CVB Claims Applications, including obtaining supporting documentation; provide information to each client

Maintain up-to-date statistics, case notes and summary reports as required, including reports for funding sources

Attend Haven House staff meetings, CAP team meetings, trainings and regularly scheduled supervision

Provide occasional coverage in the shelter

Provide outreach visits for clients, when necessary

Engage in staff development to ensure continued professional growth

Model and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions

Participates and contributes to program Quality Improvement process

Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) or equivalent education and experience with at least two (2) years paid professional experience

Bi-lingual skills (Spanish-English) preferred

NYS driver's license and continued automobile insurance

Professional domestic violence experience preferred

Competitive Pay Rate of $23.24 per hour

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and help to create a healthy work environment.

Paid Time Off (PTO)-20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)-14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)- Bereavement: Four Paid Days- Paid Jury Duty

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Medical, Two Plan Options

Dental, Two Plan Options

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program and Incentives

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Social Work

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Domestic Violence Advocate