What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate Coordinator/Community Health Worker position at Macoupin County Public Health Department?
Domestic Violence Advocate Coordinator/Community Health Worker Department: Public Health Department Reports to: Chief Operating Officer & Public Health Administrator Non-Union Position
Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer and the Public Health Administrator, this employee will be expected to provide support and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence as described in policies and procedures for that program in conjunction with Oasis Women’s Center. This position requires the employee to have an understanding and commitment to the philosophy of the service.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social services or related field preferred and one (1) year field experience in a position dealing with domestic violence services recommended.
- Competence in crisis intervention and legal advocacy.
- Sensitivity to the feelings of others, respect for individual differences, mature understanding of social problems, and an ability to establish relationships quickly.
- Ability to work with community systems and agencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge and interest in woman’s issues and psycho/social life influences.
- Possess group facilitation skills and outreach skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to victim’s rights.
- Ability to work in an off-site setting.
- Ability to determine when the scope of a situation is beyond his/her skills or health department parameters and seek direct help of the coordinator, administrator or other professionals.
- Ability to be mobile without any limitations or restrictions
- CPR certified and ability to perform CPR
- Must be up-to-date on immunizations and vaccinations
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Administers services to a direct client load pertinent to needs.
- Has broad knowledge of county resources and makes appropriate referrals.
- Work with other staff to help assure the relevance, efficiency, and coordination of the legal advocacy service.
- Perform outreach to surrounding areas and participate in the IDVA training.
- Complete and monitor all required documentation and paperwork.
- Will receive immediate training on HIPAA regulations and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Willingness to be cross-trained to provide other integrated services.
- Has read, reviewed and agrees to work and support the mission statement of MCPHD
- Satisfactorily completes trainings required for job responsibilities.
- Reports any suspected child abuse/neglect to Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carlinville, IL (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21