DV Advocate-CHERISH Late Life Program

Summary: The Domestic Violence Advocate provides sound emotional support and information to women and men victims/survivors of domestic violence, age 60 , facilitates healing for domestic violence victims/survivors, and acts as an advocate in cooperation with Department of Social Services (DSS) Case Managers for the CHERISH Late Life Program

Responsibilities:

Establish a file for each client service utilizing the intake packet and update progress/care plan to assure that clients

are actively working toward goals progress in conjunction with DSS case manager and SBAP Advocate

Assist client in developing an individualized safetyplan

Pursue and establish partnerships with assisted living places, nursing homes, VNA, and other institutions serving this

population

Work with assisted living organizations or domestic violence safe living programs to provide shelter for late life victims

at risk of violence utilizing a danger assessment whenever possible

Meet with clients, in home, at a safe home, or facility to provide advocacy and support services

Provide individual and group counseling, emotional support, and options to victims/survivors and their families and to

make referrals when necessary/appropriate

Accompany adult victims/survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and/or court when requested. Provide

advocacy and/or emotional support upon victim's/survivors request

Make regular contact with community organizations/service providers to assure effective referrals

Coordinate with other staff to provide crisis line coverage 24/7/365 and be available for after-hours shifts as required,

including nights, weekends and holidays

Keep informed of all services, referral resources, legislation, and policies regarding victims/survivors of domestic

violence and sexual assault

Assist in assessing needs for and designing and implementing support groups for victims/survivors and/or their

families

Provide application and information and support for Victim Compensation funds

Maintain and provide service data/statistics and narratives, as required

Assist with community education as needed and provide in-services as requested

Participate in individual and group supervision, including advocate meetings

Act as an ambassador for Susan B. Anthony Project. Participate in events, programs and promotions of awareness and

advocacy

Travel within service area to accomplish duties of position

Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency

Qualifications:

Education and experience that may have been gained through relevant training, employment, or volunteer experience

Certification as a DV/SA counselor per statute

Knowledge of counseling and social services

Ability to understand and incorporate the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence into work

Excellent problem solving and follow up skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and/or other programs

Ability to participate as a member of a team to enhance agency communication and operation

Use of positive communications and proactive conflict resolution

Ability to work with other agencies, systems, board and volunteers

Daily access to a car with a valid CT drivers license

Ability to lift and move 25 pounds

Patience and a sense of humor

Our Mission:

Susan B Anthony Project promotes safety, healing and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence.

EEO Statement: We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. SBAP is dedicated to insuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment
during employment.

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Work Location: In Person, Torrington CT

Salary: $22.50