Domestic Violence Advocate

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 availabilityProvide 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 alarmsProvide follow-up services to assure linkage with appropriate agency and follow-through with criminal and / or civil justice systemProvide 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 partiesAssist victims with completing NYS OVS and / or CVB Claims Applications, including obtaining supporting documentation; provide information to each clientMaintain up-to-date statistics, case notes and summary reports as required, including reports for funding sourcesAttend Haven House staff meetings, CAP team meetings, trainings and regularly scheduled supervisionProvide occasional coverage in the shelterProvide outreach visits for clients, when necessaryEngage in staff development to ensure continued professional growthModel and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactionsParticipates and contributes to program Quality Improvement processPerform other related duties as requiredMinimum Requirements : Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) or equivalent education and experience with at least two (2) years paid professional experienceBi-lingual skills (Spanish-English) preferredNYS driver's license and continued automobile insuranceProfessional domestic violence experience preferredCompetitive Pay Rate of $22.46 per hourCFS 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 DutyEmployer Paid Life InsuranceMedical, Two Plan OptionsDental, Two Plan OptionsVision InsuranceWellness Program and IncentivesHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-ContributionsHealthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care FSA RetirementEmployee Referral BonusQualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two YearsChild & 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.Diversity Statement : Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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