What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate - Family Violence position at CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Louisville Campus - Louisville, KY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor's degree or Experience
Salary Range: $18.25 Hourly
Description
OVERVIEW: The DV Advocate is responsible for providing evidence-based group interventions to victims of domestic violence and their children or families.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Client Services: Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling, de-escalation, transportation, advocacy, information, referrals and supportive services:
- Facilitate evidence-based Kids Club and Mom’s Empowerment group curriculum to non-residential and residential clients
- Conduct client program enrollment.
- Conduct behavioral health screenings with clients and make appropriate referrals for services outside of CWF scope
- Engage in bi-weekly meetings with grant team regarding project goals, outcomes, and timeline
- Support the essential daily living needs of individuals experiencing homelessness due to intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault in a 24/7 emergency shelter. They actively assess the needs of the shelter community, while managing a caseload of clients working toward self-directed goals, under direct supervision.
Documentation: Document prompt and timely interactions with clients and other relevant activities to examine program goals and outcomes and support continuous improvement, including the following tasks:
- Maintain daily written, verbal, and electronic communication.
- Record client interactions in appropriate databases.
- Participate in grant performance submissions.
- Collaborate with program staff on clients entering emergency shelter.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Salary : $18
