Bilingual Family Specialist

The Family Specialist operates within the agency’s Domestic Violence and Victim Advocacy Program. This position is responsible for serving victims of abuse/crime by providing case management and advocacy services. This position includes community outreach and education requirements. Services are provided in a progressive non-profit agency committed to serving individuals that are at risk or have experienced abuse.

· Perform confidential and trauma informed needs assessment, risk assessments, case management, and resource and referral assistance to victims of crime/at risk youth.

· Advocate for victims within multiple systems including but not limited to: District Attorney, Family Law, Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, and Social Service agencies.

· Adhere to child abuse mandated reporting requirements

· Complete in-depth phone screenings and preliminary intakes with individuals accessing services and develop a service plan.

· Meet with walk-in and scheduled clients, and occasionally respond to hospitals, law enforcement agencies when emergency requests for assistance are received.

· Provide direct restraining order assistance to eligible clients and court accompaniment.

· Conduct intake screening for Trinity Safe house Shelter

· Work cooperatively with other agencies and individuals involved with the client to ensure comprehensive service delivery to the victim and non-offending care providers.

· Maintain client confidentiality, as requested by clients and dictated by professional ethics.

· Facilitate youth, teen, and domestic violence education groups

· Provide court support (court accompaniment for clients) to victims, as needed.

· Maintain client files and ensure that all appropriate documentation is represented in each file and cases must be maintained in audit condition.

· Regularly attend outreach events, resource fairs and community meeting to educate and provide awareness about the agencies programs.

· Maintain ongoing excellent communication with supervisor keeping them informed of case status/caseload

· Ability to take initiative and work independently with guidance while also working as a member of our agency’s overall team.

· Must be able to provide culturally sensitive outreach, guidance, support and resources.

· Assist victims in completing the necessary paperwork to obtain needed services.

· Educate clients of the legal system, generic resources and also work collaboratively with community partners within the Family Justice Centers and in the community.

· Ability to advocate assertively on the victim’s behalf while keeping communication with clients confidential.

· Must have a clear understanding on the dynamic of abusive relationships, and the psychological impact of abuse on victims and children.

· Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for others.

· Ability to develop trusting empowering relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Must be able to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgement, ethical practice, and common sense.

· Participate as a member of the SAFE training team for Domestic Violence Advocate 40 hour training.

· Complete other duties as required and assigned.

Education:

* Bachelor's

Experience:

*Victim Advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,920.00 - $60,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,920 - $60,320