What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Case Advocate position at YWCA Oklahoma City?
Job Details
Description
YWCA Oklahoma City offers victims of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), and stalking immediate crisis response services through our C.A.R.E. and H.O.P.E programs. The C.A.R.E. programs includes the following services: Crisis hotlines, Advocacy, emergency Residential shelter, and forensic nurse Exams. The H.O.P.E. programs includes Healing, Opportunities, Prevention, and Education. YWCA OKC services are provided at our primary location, through staff embedded at the Palomar Family Justice Center and local hospitals throughout the metro Oklahoma City area.
We are currently hiring for a Domestic Violence Case Advocate. This individual would provide support and education to children and parents affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Assist families in becoming self-sufficient, accessing community resources, and transitioning to independent living that is free from violence.
REQUIREMENTS:
-Serve as primary advocate to children/teens, parents, and families in the YWCA Crisis Programs, providing them with assistance, support, education, recreational activities, crisis intervention, information, referral, and follow-up.
-Identify resource needs of children, refer to appropriate services, i.e. school and after-school program placements, counseling, medical care, childcare etc. and aid in obtaining these services, including assistance with filling out paperwork.
-Collaborate with each assigned parent or family to develop and individualize services and to establish an empowerment (goal) plan based on client’s/family’s needs. Follow-up weekly to monitor progress toward goals, needed resources, etc. that assist the client towards self-sufficiency and a life free from violence.
-Collaborate with law enforcement, schools, justice system, social service agencies, and health care providers in response to child victims of violence and sexual assault.
- Update case files as required by state statute and YWCA policies/procedures and record all client transactions in the client file.
-Complete discharge procedures with exiting clients, including required evaluation forms, all other required documentation, referrals and safety plan.
-Gather and report required information for funding sources.
- Participate in advocate on-call rotation.
-Assist in answering 24-hour crisis hotlines (Domestic Violence Hotlines, Sexual Assault Hotlines, Oklahoma State Safeline, and shelter business lines) and make consistent, appropriate decisions regarding referral, safety planning and linking to emergency shelters utilizing professional discretion and judgment.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in a social service or related field is required. One year’s experience working with teens/adolescence is required. One year’s experience in the field of sexual assault and/or domestic violence is preferred. Experience in working with children in crisis situations or related field is also preferred. Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills are required. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and retirement.
This is a non-exempt employee position. Hours for this position may be irregular and include some evening and weekend hours. You must possess the physical ability to lift up to thirty pounds is necessary.
YWCA OKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages leaders of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQI to apply.
