What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate - PT position at PFH Preferred Family Healthcare?
Job Description:
Job Title: Domestic Violence Advocate
Location: St. Charles, Mo.
Department: Domestic Violence
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
The incumbent of this position is responsible for direct and supportive care to survivors in shelter or outreach, providing monitoring, crisis intervention, supervision, safety and facilitation of educational/support groups. The DV Advocate should use a trauma aware approach in order to best support survivors according to the standards governing the shelter and outreach programs.
The Domestic Violence Advocate position offers…
- Workplace Culture- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Psycho-educational groups and classes as needed.
- Answer 24-hour hotline and provide crisis support and advocacy as needed. Record calls in Phone Logbook.
- Chart all pertinent information including client interactions and document any noted progress toward achieving goals.
- Conduct telephone intakes for women seeking shelter or resources and willing to enter our program.
- Coordinate transportation and hotel services for victims when needed.
- Ensure facilities are ready for new residents.
- Complete necessary documentation for clients including assessments, consent forms, etc.
- Provide crisis intervention support to clients.
- Create and maintain client files as needed.
- Complete and track monthly outcomes and complete reports as requested for grant purposes.
- Provide ongoing information during staffing regarding individual issues and concerns.
- Maintain a supportive, professional relationships with all staff, volunteers, and students.
- Participate in QI activities
- Complete other Duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
- Basic knowledge of trauma
- Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people.
- Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer and operate Google applications.
Experience and/or Education Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; OR
- High School education AND two (2) years responsible employment history.
- Completion of internal DV training
- Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office applications.
Employment Requirements:
- Must provide evidence that he/she is free of TB and/or obtain a TB test within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License within state of residency and responsible driving record.
- Adult and infant CPR certification and completed First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment.
- Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
- Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
- All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive a vehicle, walk, speak, hear, write, observe, and respond physically to visitors and staff in person and on the phone. The employee must be able to handle or feel objects and lift or move materials with hands and arms. This position requires operation of vehicles, office machinery, and telephones, and may occasionally be required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
