What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Advocate - Domestic Violence position at CHILD, Inc.?
`Position Summary:
The Domestic Violence Community Health Advocate (DV-CHA) performs a diversified range of duties that include direct advocacy and service delivery, case management, data management and reporting. The position requires a broad skill set and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Duties:
- Provide trauma-informed advocacy to victims of domestic violence, through brief counseling, safety planning, and connections to community resources
- Carries one’s own caseload separate from team members
- Coordinate with referral sources, including the DV Hotline, Westside Family Healthcare, and Christiana Care to support health and safety needs
- Meet with victims of domestic violence at healthcare clinics, in safe community locations, and at Child Inc. to provide advocacy and supportive services
Requirements:
- · Possession of a minimum of an Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred from an accredited college or university, in the behavioral sciences or healthcare field
- A minimum of one year’s work experience in the social services field
- Experience with domestic violence advocacy, safety planning and case management
- Strong preference for bilingual skills Spanish-English
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches
- Experience with domestic violence advocacy, safety planning and case management
- Drives automobile. Must have valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record and appropriate car insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $44,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $43,000 - $44,500
