What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billingual Safe House Advocate position at SAFE in Hunterdon?
Position Title: Billingual Safe House Advocate
Positions: 1 Full Time, Day shift (8am-8pm))
Position Summary:
Our Safe House Advocate will be responsible for working at the safe house and hotline programs serving individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Provides support, case management, education, programming, referrals, and crisis intervention for clients of all ages. Reports to Director of Residential services.
Summary of Position Responsibilities:
- Case management: Manages cases and advocates for clients of all ages. Assesses and meets physical needs of clients and orients new clients to facility. Networks with the community in acquiring needed resources for clients. Makes internal referrals for additional services such as legal advocacy and counseling as appropriate.
- Education and Programming: Provides education and programming for clients.
- Crisis Intervention: Handles crisis, information, and referrals from calls on hotlines. Screens clients for eligibility, performs intakes when necessary and provides client support.
- Safe House Tasks: Is responsible for follow up tasks from previous shift, provides client transportation and specific housekeeping tasks. Completes required records to ensure the smooth transition between shifts.
- Administrative Tasks: Complete and maintain documentation as required. Collects and documents data/statistics as required. Attendance at scheduled meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
- Spanish speaking required
- Sensitivity towards and understanding of victimization, especially the experience of survivors of domestic and sexual violence
- Strong communication and organizational skills;
- Ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner;
- Basic understanding of computer and systems
- Strong leadership, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
- Working knowledge of videoconferencing software (ie. Zoom, Google Meet, Doxy.me, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors Degree preferred; Associate's Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred. Degree requirement may be substituted for candidates with exceptional experience.
- Experience: Case management, crisis intervention, or related field.
- Training: Completion of agency 60/80-hour domestic violence & sexual assault training in the first year of employment, or certificate of completion from another agency.
- Languages: Bilingual (English & Spanish) .
- Other: Valid driver’s license. Clear a criminal history background check
Note: The successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation and reference check.
Job Type: Full-time
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Outcome-Oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture
Company’s Website:
www.safeinhunterdon.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Rotating weekends
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000