Senior DV Advocate - GBV Rapid Re-Housing

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. 

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are now hiring for a full-time Senior DV Advocate at our Calumet office. 

 SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $44,700 to $49,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Program Supervisor in compiling and submitting information for the biannual IL Certified Domestic Violence Professionals (CDVP) Training, Supervision, and CEU-Granting Site status renewals.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of community resources, advocacy and crisis intervention skills, and understanding of trauma and Trauma-Informed Care is beneficial.
• Empathic, non-judgmental, service-oriented attitude in work with clients. Recognizes domestic violence survivors as the experts of their own lives and partners with clients to identify and build upon their strengths.
• Ability to respond appropriately in varied situations and to function with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work and problem-solve both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and good judgment.
• Must demonstrate self-awareness, insight, and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Models' healthy boundaries and good self-care with clients and coworkers.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and demonstrate understanding and effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with diverse individuals, groups and staff.
• Must be able to accommodate flexibility in work schedule, which may include some variable evenings and/or weekends.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment and have basic computer knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s degree plus 3 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree plus 1 year experience, including experience in domestic violence survivor services and other services as appropriate to the specific role. 
• 40-hour Domestic Violence training preferred at time of hire. This training is required at first opportunity upon hire and must be completed prior to any contact with DV program clients or their personally identifying information. 
• Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) certification preferred. 
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred and may be required for particular programs or sites.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all screening and criminal background checks 

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Salary : $44,700 - $49,000