RRH-TLP DV / SA Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25.50

DV / SA Advocate summary : To facilitate healing of victims / survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing sound emotional support to them and their family residing TLP / Rapid Rehousing or a community client and acting as advocate with legal, medical, and other social service professionals.

Employees who are required to be certified to provide direct service to clients under the CGS 52-146K and the managers to these employees, are considered essential personnel. Their classification as essential personnel requires coverage of critical crisis services and residential presence during all shifts; daytime, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, storms and other emergency situations.

Responsibilities :

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

including nights, weekends and holidays

Provide individual counseling, emotional support, and options to victims / survivors and make referrals when

necessary / appropriate

Assist clients in need of housing to access to another living situation by connecting them to the RRH program

Provide case management including trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches to rebuilding self-esteem,

developing essential life skills, and establishing financial independence

Accompany adult victims / survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and / or court to provide advocacy and / or

emotional support upon victim's / survivors request

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

violence and sexual assault

Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare, if necessary

Maintain and provide service data / statistics as required

Participate in individual and group supervision including advocate meetings and co-facilitator meetings

Travel within service area to accomplish duties of position

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

advocacy

Provide necessary cleaning of TLP apartments upon exit; Prepare units for new resident arrival

Conduct safety walk-throughs of TLP units

Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency.

RRH Responsibilities :

Provide case management including trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches rebuilding self-esteem,

developing essential life skills, and establishing financial independence

Facilitate and advocate for financial assistance to cover clients security deposits, rent, utility bills, and other financial

needs

Create and facilitate relationships with local landlords and realtors

Complete all required paperwork, forms, and requests in a timely manner

Carrying a caseload of approximately 6-8 families (in addition to shelter or community clients)

Significant administrative responsibilities

o Detailed Empower notes

o Monthly rent requests

o Completion of forms, applications, reports and other need documents

o Real time updating of electronic and paper files

Attend regular meetings and / or trainings

Assistance with apartment searching and accompaniment to viewings

Reading, understanding and explaining leases

Provide housing, education and employment opportunities

Monthly home visits

Strong communication skills with RRH partner

Qualifications :

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

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

Daily access to a car with a valid CT drivers license

Able to lift and move 25 pounds

Patience and a sense of humor

Excellent problem solving, communications and follow up skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and / or other programs

Patience and a sense of humor.

Job Type : Full Time

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

Work Location : In Person, Torrington CT

Salary : $25.50 an hour

Salary : $26