What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Risk Advocate position at Unity House of Troy?
New position at Unity House of Troy's Domestic Violence program.
Do you have a passion for helping victims of domestic violence work with law enforcement? If so, this is the position for you! Unity House is seeking a High-Risk Advocate to provide advocacy, specifically between law enforcement and victims, and provide support through the criminal justice process for those who are at the highest risk of lethality due to domestic violence. This position is an evening position which includes responding to police calls.
Responsibilities
Provide emergency assistance for victims and survivors of domestic violence seeking assistance
Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and safety planning
Provide information, referrals and linkages to supportive services
Provide on site support to law enforcement and victims for Domestic Incidents
Assist in communication and follow up with law enforcement and victims
Participate in collaboration efforts including attendance at Coordinated Community Response Meetings
Complete contract and/or regulatory compliance activities
Promote a work culture of inclusion and belonging
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 2 or more years of related experience. Associates degree with 3 or more years of related experience may be considered. Clean and valid NYS driver’s license is required. Reliable transportation. Ability to work evenings and respond to police calls.
- Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
- 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
- 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Major medical leave
- Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
- 403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begin after two years of employment
- Student Loan forgiveness program.
- 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
- Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
may include evenings
