Advocate Liaison

The Advocate Liaison provides community-based, culturally and linguistically responsive services for domestic violence survivors, their families and Homeless people in Imperial County.

• Responsible for referring clients to services needed and requested by the clients. Serve as a Liaison between community resources and resident clients.
• Works closely with Crisis Intervention team to provide support for client services for Legal Advocacy in accordance to Grant objectives.
• Provides emergency care to persons in crisis by assisting with information to appropriate staff.
• Work with Clients to plan short and long term goals weekly and monthly
• Responsible for the shelter upkeep, cleanliness, submitting equipment repair request and overall shelter facility maintenance.
• Complete Shelter Maintenance daily checklist for weekly report to Empowerment Serv. Coord.
• Assist the Empowerment Serv. Coord. in maintaining food in pantry and pantry cleaning, obtaining supplies and cleaning supplies for shelter.
• Educate and provide nutritional information to clients
• Maintain Shelter records, operation data and client records daily and comply with reports timelines.
• Ensure the safety of the Adult and Child residents at all times.
• Conduct a weekly shelter inspection walk through
• Meets regularly with Case Manager and other team members to assist with Resident clients. Provide client transportation when needed.
• Address client concerns to resolve issues to the best interest of residents and shelter procedures. Availability to do shift work and work on weekends and been on call.
• Availability to work from the main office and Sheltersce survivors, their families and Homeless people.

EDUCATION,KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED, some college
• Bilingual Fluent (English and Spanish)
• Strong ability to multi-task and make critical decisions without a supervisor present
• Ability to handle on-site crisis, and adapt to the changing needs of the families we serve
• Positive attitude and strong empathy skills are necessary.
• The ability to develop client relations and show excellent hospitality to them.
• Proficient in the use OF basic MS applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

PREFERRED

• General knowledge of domestic violence
• 2 years’ experience in a social service setting, preferably handling crisis calls

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Must be insurable as well by our company. Must possess a valid California driver’s license/minimum vehicle insurance required by law and maintained throughout the duration of employment.

• Please note: Upon job offering a current California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier is required.

Per California Evidence Code 1037.2 of the Cal-OES 40 hour training, the following applies:

• 40 hours Domestic Violence Counselor training per California Evidence Code 1037.2 to be completed within 90 days (3 months) of employment.
• 8 hours (of the 40 hours) must be completed prior to direct client contact.
• 16 hours of annual continued education (CE) of which 8 hours must include Rape/Sexual Abuse/Multicultural, Cross Cultural and Multiethnic Diversity topics and 8 hours devoted to Domestic Violence topics.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license/minimum vehicle insurance required by law and maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22