What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Domestic Violence Advocate position at Child & Family Services of Erie County?
Job Description
Job Description
Haven House Domestic Violence Shelter is seeking an energetic, empathetic individual that wants to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of individuals experiencing domestic violence and their children. Join the dedicated team of advocates in Erie County's only licensed domestic violence shelter.
Shift Information : Sundays-Thursdays 4pm-12am.
Major Responsibilities / Activities :
- Individual supportive listening / counseling services to adult shelter residents and conduct crisis intervention as needed.
- Conduct group sessions, when needed, to include House Meetings support groups, conflict resolution sessions, etc.
- Retain up-to-date case files and progress notes.
- Maintain necessary records, statistical information, activity sheets, documentation, logs that are pertinent to the position and to the program to ensure the flow of communication.
- Engage in case conferences and case reviews as assigned.
- Attend program meetings regularly and initiate and engage in creative programming to benefit shelter residents or staff.
- Meet the primary needs of residents during an assigned shift (i.e., token distribution, supplies, etc.)
- Meet the needs of working in a 24-hr residential facility (i.e., assist with cleaning, filling supplies, etc.)
- Engage in community presentations, if necessary.
- Provide administrative duties (making copies, compiling client intake files, etc.) as needed.
- Provide legal and social services advocacy for shelter residents.
- Provide coverage for the crisis telephone hotline.
- Remain alert at all times. All shifts are awake shifts. Employee is not permitted to nap or sleep at any time during their working hours.
- Remain cognizant about any physical plant emergencies that must be rectified or security breaches that must be reported.
- Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions.
- Participates and contributes to program Quality Improvement process.
- Promote the empowerment of all people as defined by the Social Work profession and Domestic Violence Movement, adhering to the principles of trauma-informed care
- Perform other related duties deemed necessary by program coordinator.
- Must maintain and submit all of the required documents and comply with all aspects of the Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy.
- Utilize Agency phone and email systems following standard customer services protocol. This includes : answering the telephone in a timely and professional manner, directing calls appropriately and returning phone and email requests promptly. Demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills. Also demonstrate knowledge of agency programs and services.
- Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within the agency. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and external customers.
Minimum Requirements :
Competitive Pay Rate of $20 per hour
Essential Physical Requirements :
Essential Mental Requirements :
CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.
20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
Bereavement : Four Paid Days
Paid Jury Duty
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.
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.
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