Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate- Part time

Job Analysis:

Partner with survivors of violence to identify areas of protection, safety and support. Provide case management for residents at Peggy’s Place Safe Home in a team environment. Assist in maintenance and functioning of Peggy’s Place. Services will be provided to all individuals who are or have experienced sexual assault, trafficking, domestic abuse and/ or domestic violence.

Hours: Several days/ times available: 2nd shift Saturday 3-11pm, Sunday 3-11pm, Monday 5pm-11pm; 3rd shift Friday 11pm-7 am

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide case management, information, referral, transportation and other supportive services to residents.
• Provide excellent and thorough customer service to all and community constituents in-person and on the phone.
• Immediate response to all Lethality Assessment and Safe Connect requests.
• Provision of coverage of the Sexual Assault Hotline and Lethality Assessment/Safe Connect Line as needed.
• Partners with the residents and their children to identify their needs and coordinates referrals as necessary.
• Crisis intervention, counseling and support services by telephone or in person to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families.
• Provides emotional support and individual case advocacy for the children and youth residents.
• Engages in direct client advocacy in all areas to assist families obtain a more permanent residence and obtain immediate needs.
• Provide emotional support and case advocacy to parents related to parenting and the overall well-being of the family.
• Collaborates closely with Safe Haven Advocates to strengthen residents parenting skills to help children heal and build resiliency.
• Accompany victims of crime to hospitals, police departments, and court while providing crisis counseling, information and referrals, assistance with crime victims compensation claims, criminal justice advocacy and personal advocacy.
• Available to be on-call as needed.
• Keep safe home clean and in operational order, cleaning of rooms upon client exit
• Conduct intakes, facilitate move-outs, assist with weekly food delivery
• Other duties not listed here but requested by residential director to achieve residential success and positive outcomes
• Crisis Management Skills are required

Qualifications & Special Requirements:

• Commitment to Safe Haven Mission, Values, Principles and Standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of families where abuse and/or neglect is occurring.
• Conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Knowledge and experience with local and state social service providers.
• Ability to assist a diversity of people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and with various religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientations, age variance and differing abilities.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and child abuse background check.
• Driver’s license. Adequate car insurance is required.
• Position may require an occasional evening shifts, weekends, holidays and overnight coverage as needed.
• Ability to be a team player
• Certification as a domestic violence counselor and sexual assault counselor per the provisions of CGS 52-146k. Training provided to those who qualify

Minimum of an Associates Degree in social work, human services, public health, criminal justice or related field required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person