domestic violence advocate

Family Life Center

Job Summary Join our dedicated team as a Domestic Violence Advocate and become a vital force in empowering survivors to rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and hope. In this role, you will provide compassionate crisis intervention, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals experiencing domestic violence. Your efforts will help create a safe environment for clients while guiding them through complex challenges related to safety planning, case management, and access to resources. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable populations while developing your skills in social work, behavioral health, and crisis response.Responsibilities<ul><li>Offer immediate crisis intervention and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence through active listening and empathetic communication </li><li>Conduct intake assessments to gather essential client information and determine appropriate services and safety plans </li><li>Assist clients with safety planning, including securing safe housing options and coordinating emergency responses when necessary </li><li>Provide case management by connecting clients with community resources such as legal aid, healthcare, childcare, addiction counseling, and housing programs </li><li>Document client interactions accurately through data entry, filing, and maintaining confidential case records </li><li>Support clients with behavioral health needs by administering medication (if applicable), providing behavioral management strategies, and facilitating access to mental health services </li><li>Collaborate with security personnel and law enforcement during incidents requiring additional safety measures or crisis management </li><li>Supervise or coordinate with volunteers or junior staff members to ensure quality service delivery</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven supervising experience in social work, crisis intervention, or related fields is highly desirable </li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to de-escalate conflicts and build trust with diverse populations </li><li>Experience in crisis intervention, conflict management, and behavioral health practices </li><li>Knowledge of child welfare, childcare services, and home &amp; community care experience preferred </li><li>Ability to perform intake assessments accurately while maintaining confidentiality </li><li>Familiarity with data collection tools such as data entry systems and filing procedures for case documentation </li><li>Certification or training in first aid and medication administration is a plus </li><li>Understanding of addiction counseling principles and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) programs is advantageous</li></ul>Join us in making a lasting impact by empowering survivors through compassionate advocacy, resource coordination, and unwavering support. Your dedication will help foster safer communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Pay: From $18.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>403(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Domestic Violence Advocate

One Safe Place

One Safe Place is seeking a full time Bilingual Advocate to provide direct services to victims of domestic violence. This is a grant-funded position and reports to the Director of Advocacy.Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>Provides direct victims services including supportive guidance, advocacy, and in some cases mentoring to victims of domestic violence and their children.</li><li>Specific direct victim services include increase victim&rsquo;s knowledge of crime victims&rsquo; rights and increasing knowledge of community resources and services available to meet individual needs.</li><li>Advocate will assist with Crime Victim&rsquo;s Compensation, assist with Texas SAVNS, provide advocacy, crisis intervention and follow-up services to victims.</li><li>Ability to conduct presentations in an effort to provide education outreach to increase the knowledge of community resources and services and training to increase the knowledge of crime victims&rsquo; rights.</li><li>Provide direction and task supervision to interns and volunteers.</li><li>Attend and participate in High Risk Case Staffing, regular trainings and other meetings designated as necessary.</li><li>Work with other agencies both on and off site including, but not limited to, law enforcement, child protective services, local social service agencies, civil legal agencies, and county prosecutor&rsquo;s office.</li><li>Effectively input data into software programs for reporting purposes.</li><li>Work in a positive team/partnership environment.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bilingual in Spanish required</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or related field from accredited university required.</li><li>Ability to pass a criminal background check.</li><li>Minimum 1-2 years&rsquo; experience working with domestic violence victims.</li><li>Applicant needs to have knowledge in domestic violence by understanding the causes, cycle of violence and impact on children who witness domestic violence. Preferred experience with public speaking and training.</li><li>Work schedule includes 36 hours per week; will include evening and weekend hours due to client service programming activities.</li><li>Reliable transportation and flexibility in working within various working environments both on and off site.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeAnnual Salary: $45,000.00 per year.Job Type: Full-timePay: $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bilingual Advocate

Sarahs Inn

<div>Sarah&rsquo;s Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our services and initiatives focus on ending relationship violence through domestic violence crisis intervention, community education, and violence prevention programs for youth. 
Job Title: Community Advocate: DV Co-Located Advocate

Department: Intervention/Community Advocacy 
Reports To: Community Advocacy Program Supervisor
 FLSA status: Exempt/Full-time 
 
 
 
Position Summary:

The goal of the Domestic Violence Co-Location Program (DVCLP) is to enhance the effectiveness of the child welfare interventions into the lives of families experiencing domestic violence. The Community Advocate for the DVCLP is responsible for providing support to both child welfare professionals working with families experiencing domestic violence and to all members of the family experiencing domestic violence and child welfare interventions. This position partners with DCFS to specifically target the shared goals of the domestic violence community and DCFS to end violence in Illinois families, reduce risk, enhance the safety of adult and child survivors, foster offender accountability, support parental strengths and protective capacities, and improve outcomes for children and families experiencing domestic violence in the child welfare system that promote safety, stability, wellbeing and healing. The Community Advocate will aim to improve communication and coordination among child welfare and other community-based services and systems. The Community Advocate reports to the Community Advocacy Program Supervisor, will work closely with the Associate Director on the DVCLP, and will work collaboratively with our Intervention team. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. 


Provide consultation to child welfare professionals.

The purpose of the consultation is to help build the capacity of child welfare professionals to adequately understand and interpret the dynamics and impact of the domestic violence on the family, and to craft effective interventions that enhance the safety, stability, wellbeing and healing of all members of the family.
<ul>
<li>Provide expert guidance, advice, professional opinions, and strategies related to domestic violence based upon the information gathered at the point of the intervention to child welfare workers</li>
<li>Provide guidance on questions for the child welfare worker to ask and information to gather.</li>
<li>Identify each parent/adult as either the adult survivor or parent using violence and coercive control (PUVCC)</li>
<li>Provide expertise in identifying the following: (1) the perpetrator&rsquo;s pattern of coercive control and battering tactics, and power and control, (2) the dynamics of domestic violence present in the particular home, and (3) the immediate and future safety risks to the adult and child survivors.</li>
<li>Identify the potential options for safety strategies..</li>
<li>Identify the adult survivor&rsquo;s strengths and protective efforts, and collaboratively build interventions that enhance these strengths and foster protective factors</li>
<li>Identify precautionary measures that the adult survivor took.</li>
<li>Analyze the impact of the perpetrator&rsquo;s violence on the children and risk of harm.</li>
<li>Determine high risk indicators for intimate partner homicide.</li>
<li>Provide coverage on the 24-hour crisis line during business hours (will be assigned shifts) and assistance with on-call (see below).</li></ul> 
Support DCFS involved Families and Provide Data for the DVCLP

The purpose of direct contact with families is to assist and support the family during the child welfare intervention, and to gather and interpret information that forms the basis for the effective intervention governed by an Informed Consent process.
<ul>
<li>The DVLCA will engage with all members of the families to provide information about child welfare, support and education on domestic violence, domestic violence safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, expedited access to domestic violence services, and referral to other community or social services.</li>
<li>Direct contact with families may occur in the survivor&rsquo;s home in accordance with the Home Visiting Policy, shelter, DCFS Office, Child and Family Team Meeting, partner Domestic Violence Agency, or other safe location.</li>
<li>Update and maintain database for project and provide reports as needed.</li>
<li>Ensure appropriate releases are signed in order to communicate with partner organizations, including DCFS.</li>
<li>The DVLCA will have a case load of 2-4 clients in which they provide advocacy services and emotional support.</li></ul> 


Educate child welfare professionals about domestic violence and Sarah&rsquo;s Inn services.

The purpose of trainings/education is to increase cross-system understanding of child welfare and domestic violence by specifically focusing on identified topics that enhance the ability of child welfare professionals to meet the complex needs of families experiencing domestic violence and to ensure that the domestic violence community, in turn understands the experiences of families in the child welfare system.
<ul>
<li>In collaboration with Sarah&rsquo;s Inn&rsquo;s Training &amp; Education Program, provide training to child welfare staff partner domestic violence staff, judges and community partners/stakeholders.</li>
<li>In collaboration with Sarah&rsquo;s Inn&rsquo;s Training &amp; Education Program, coordinate and train on topics, including but not limited to, dynamics and impact of domestic violence, unique needs of adult victims and children, partnering with domestic violence survivors to achieve child safety, safety planning strategies, perpetrator engagement and accountability, the impact of perpetrators&rsquo; violence on children and DV/child welfare best practice.</li>
<li>In coordination with the Domestic Violence Co-location Project partners, develop opportunities for co-trainings between agency and DCFS.</li>
<li>Participate in DCFS training opportunities.</li></ul> 


Provide comprehensive and quality services to victims of domestic violence and their families (includes children and teen witnesses) directly served by Sarah&rsquo;s Inn.
<ul><li>Provide direct DV services to survivors who contact Sarah&rsquo;s Inn directly. Any persons referred by the DVCLP should be assigned to a different staff member.</li>
<li>Provide on-going counseling and emotional support to victims of domestic violence and their families through in-person individual sessions and group sessions.</li>
<li>Provide crisis intervention, general and legal advocacy, referral, domestic violence education, safety planning, and emotional support for victims of domestic violence and their families over the phone or in-person.</li>
<li>Advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence and their families within various systems to include social service, housing, economic, legal, health care and education.</li>
<li>Ensure professional relationships with clients to create an atmosphere of empathy, safety and support.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and current information regarding issues and policies impacting clients and their families.</li>
<li>Design, plan and facilitate support and education groups if applicable.</li>
<li>Update and enhance knowledge of community resources and materials relevant to the clients we serve.</li>
<li>Coordinate responsibilities with team members to ensure client needs are met.</li>
<li>Update client files in a timely and accurate manner.</li>
<li>Update client case notes and service codes in a timely and accurate manner.</li>
<li>Achieve productivity expectations pertaining to service hours.</li>
<li>Maintain knowledge of internal organizational guidelines and protocols.</li>
<li>Work effectively with Intervention interns and volunteers.</li>
<li>Provide coverage on the 24-hour crisis line during business hours (will be assigned shifts) and assistance with on-call (see below).</li></ul> 


Actively participate in Community Collaborations and Education
The purpose of involving the DVCLA in community collaborations is to include the child welfare voice at community tables involving domestic violence and to coordinate a cross-sector team that collaborates to meet the needs of child welfare involved families.
<ul>
<li>Engage in current stakeholder initiatives and/or create new community stakeholder teams as necessary.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide community education presentations and professional trainings.</li>
<li>Participate in community awareness events.</li>
<li>Provide internal training to staff, volunteers, and interns.</li></ul> 


Participate in the on-call rotation for crisis line in order to support crisis line volunteers and clients (if exempt/full-time).
<ul>
<li>Provide back-up support using the on-call phone for the crisis line off hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) for a week-long shift. Position could have up to 4 week-long shifts a year.</li>
<li>Ensure support of volunteers who are on the line. Providing coverage if needed, answering questions, providing guidance, and taking over when clients are in need of support only staff can approve (hotel stays, transportation, food, etc.).</li>
<li>Texting shift reminders to the volunteers who are scheduled.</li>
<li>When on-call, responsible for responding to text line requests. The text line is directly linked to the on-call phone.</li>
<li>Provide prompt feedback about concerns or successes during the on-call shift to the Volunteer and In-Kind Coordinator.</li>
<li>Responsible for understanding and implementing the on-call and financial assistance procedures including awareness of technology used and troubleshooting as needed.</li></ul> 


Supervisory Responsibilities:
<ul><li>This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li></ul> 


Locations and Schedule:

Your time will be spent supporting the following DCFS locations (in-person and remote):

8300 S. Emerald, Chicago, IL

1340 S. Damen, Chicago, IL

4415 Harrison, Hillside, IL 


Our office is located at 1547 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL. 


Overall, this position is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, however there will be exceptions requiring evening and weekend hours (i.e. for Client or Sarah&rsquo;s Inn Events, outreach events, on-call duties, and if clients are experiencing an emergency). 
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Education and/or Experience:
<ul><li>BA degree and/or equivalent experience required.</li>
</ul><ul><li>One year or more experience providing direct service advocacy on behalf of victims of domestic violence and their families preferred.</li>
<li>One year or more experience providing counseling, advocacy, and/or case management services to families (volunteer and internship experiences included) preferred.</li>
<li>One year or more experience working with or within the child welfare system preferred.</li>
<li>One year or more experience in coordination of services and development of community partnerships preferred.</li>
<li>Completion of an Illinois Certified 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training preferred or required to complete within two months of employment.</li></ul> 


Knowledge and Skills:
<ul>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills.</li>
<li>Fluency in Spanish, oral and written, required.</li>
<li>Demonstrated computer experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of victims&rsquo;, children and youth issues specifically related to domestic violence preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle a variety of tasks, and meet established deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of people, including but not limited to board members, staff, volunteers, interns, government officials, community partners, organizational donors and media.</li>
<li>Commitment to and experience in working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic backgrounds.</li>
<li>Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.</li>
<li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license, access to a reliable car with current insurance.</li></ul> 


Success Factors/Job Competencies:
<ul><li>Integrity&amp; Ethics &ndash; models SAI Vision, Mission &amp; Values</li>
<li>Customer Focus &ndash; demonstrates commitment to customer</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collaboration &amp; Teamwork &ndash; embraces an inclusive workplace</li>
<li>Quality &ndash; produces quality work product</li>
<li>Innovation/Continuous Improvement &ndash; finds new and better ways of doing things</li>
<li>Job Knowledge &ndash; demonstrates a clear understanding of and executes roles and responsibilities</li>
<li>Time Management/Productivity &ndash; manages time and resources effectively</li>
<li>Problem Solving/Decision Making &ndash; demonstrates proper judgment, problem solving and decision making</li>
<li>Independence/Initiative &ndash; works with little or no supervision and seeks out new work</li>
<li>Communication &ndash; effectively communicates</li></ul> 


Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. 
Performance Standards:
<ul><li>Annual performance evaluation</li>
<li>Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent</li></ul></div>

Community Advocate- DV Co-Located (Bilingual)

Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama

Bilingual Victim and Court Advocate at One PlaceJob DescriptionAbout HICAThe Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (HICA) is one of the most successful social impact organizations in Alabama. For over 25 years, we&rsquo;ve been a catalyst for empowerment and economic progress for the Latino and immigrant communities. HICA serves more than 4,000 residents annually with high-quality services and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Our work spans family and legal services, education and workforce readiness, and economic development. We are headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.Job SummaryThe Bilingual-Bicultural Victim and Court Advocate is a full-time role that provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed advocacy to Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This position supports survivors in navigating the civil and criminal justice systems through crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, court accompaniment, referrals, and systems advocacy. This role requires a high level of independence, as the Advocate is primarily based in an external office and works with limited direct supervision, managing cases independently while maintaining communication with internal teams. The Advocate also collaborates with community partners to improve access to justice, safety, and supportive services while maintaining confidentiality and clear boundaries around legal representation.Reports to: Strong Families Program ManagerStatus: Full-time, ExemptTerm: Temporary, Grant funded through end of 2027Location: One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center and HICARelated Duties and Responsibilities:Direct Services:&middot; Provides direct services to participants through various platforms.&middot; Provides trauma-informed advocacy services, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, peer support, case management, and referrals for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.&middot; Educates survivors about their rights, available legal and civil remedies, victim services, and community resources that can address their immediate and long-term needs.&middot; Assists survivors in accessing law enforcement services, filing police reports, and obtaining Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and domestic violence forensic examinations when requested by the survivor.&middot; Facilitates communication and advocates for meaningful language access with criminal justice agencies, healthcare providers, social service organizations, and other community partners.&middot; Assists survivors with completing Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions and other victim-related court documents while maintaining clear boundaries regarding legal advice and legal representation.&middot; Provides court and systems accompaniment for Limited English Proficient (LEP) survivors&middot; Establishes professional boundaries with clients, community partners, and criminal justice stakeholders.&middot; Documents services provided, maintains accurate case records, and ensures timely data entry and reporting in accordance with program, grant, and agency requirements.Advocacy, Outreach, and Organizational Representation:&middot; Represents HICA and One Place at community events, meetings, and outreach activities.&middot; Conducts outreach and educational presentations to increase awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, victim rights, and available services.&middot; Supports HICA&rsquo;s and One Place&rsquo;s advocacy efforts to improve access to services and resources for Hispanic/Latino and Limited English Proficient (LEP) survivors.&middot; Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners, service providers, and criminal justice agencies to support coordinated services for survivors.&middot; Travel locally and out of town for conferences, trainings, meetings, and organizational events as assigned.Record-Keeping and General Responsibilities:&middot; Prepares and submits required reports and participates in regular supervision meetings&middot; Attends required staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education activities.&middot; Adheres to all HICA and One Place policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and organizational values.&middot; Works collaboratively with team members and community partners to support program goals and service delivery.&middot; Attend, support, and participate in organizational fundraising and special events as required.&middot; Provides occasional front desk coverage as needed.&middot; Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:&middot; Bilingual (Spanish/English) with strong written and verbal communication skills.&middot; Bachelor's degree in a social sciences field preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.&middot; Excellent interpersonal, organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.&middot; Self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to solve problems independently.&middot; Ability to work with a high level of initiative, accountability, and self-direction in a minimally supervised setting&middot; Commitment to social justice, victim advocacy, and serving diverse communities.&middot; Strong customer service skills and a client-centered approach.&middot; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.&middot; Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.Compensation:Competitive annual salary of $48K-$50k plus excellent benefits package that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental (Vision optional) paid at 100% for employee with coverage starting on first day of employment, 3 weeks&rsquo; PTO, plus 11 paid holidays, 1-week mid-year &amp; 2 weeks closure at end of year, &amp; Simple IRA Plan with 3% HICA match after one year of service.How to Apply:Please send a cover letter and resume to Angelica Melendez, Strong Families Program Manager, atcareers@hicaalabama.org. Please apply as soon as possible.HICA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person&rsquo;s race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, military discharge status, or source of income. Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bilingual Victim and Court Advocate at One Place

Cornerstone Advocacy Service

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 Our Mission:
 
 
 
 
 
 Cornerstone disrupts violence through advocacy, support, and prevention.&nbsp; We partner with individuals, families, and organizations to build communities free from harm.
 
 
 
 
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 Survivor- Centered
 
 
 
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 Social Justice
 
 
 
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 Well-Being
 
 
 
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 Summary of Cornerstone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cornerstone is a $5.5 million organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. Our offices are located in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Learn more at
 
 
 www.cornerstonemn.org
 
 
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 Diversity and Inclusion:&nbsp; &nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites.
 
 BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Unionized Position
 
 
 
 :&nbsp; Yes
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The Emergency Services (ES) Primary Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy, support, and information to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and/or human trafficking/sexual exploitation accessing Cornerstone&rsquo;s (CAS) 24/7 shelter/hotel, crisis line, and walk-in services. This advocacy position utilizes trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive practices to provide supportive wraparound services for participants. The services are inclusive of safety and goal planning, arrangements for Cornerstone&rsquo;s internal and community external services, and survivor-led advocacy with systems such as housing, social services, medical, immigration, and civil/criminal justice. The ES Primary Advocate works within a team setting to maintain a welcoming, safe, clean, accessible, and inclusive environment for the families and people we serve.
 
 
 Hours/Scheduling:
 
 This is a full-time position which requires flexible scheduling to support participants&rsquo; schedules and needs. Shifts may include evenings and weekends as assigned by the supervisor. This position includes an on-call rotating schedule to assist with after-hours staff support and direct service
 
 coverage.
 
 
 
 Experience/Qualifications:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in psychology, social work, or human service-related field or comparable combination of career and life experiences. One or more years of experience providing direct crisis response services in a trauma-informed setting.
 
 
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 Understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive care practices with a focus on the impact of domestic violence, sexual violence, and/or human trafficking/sexual exploitation.
 
 
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 Understanding of the human services delivery system emphasizing serving diverse, marginalized and/or underrepresented communities.
 
 
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 General understanding of crime victim&rsquo;s rights, civil remedies, and the criminal justice systems with the understanding additional training will be provided.
 
 
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 Ability to communicate in a trauma-informed, calm, and deescalating manner with participants in crisis to assist in meeting their needs, provide support, and connect them to resources available that enhances safety.
 
 
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 Preferred 40-hour sexual assault training or the ability to complete training within 6
 
 months.
 
 
 
 
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 Knowledge and aptitude with Microsoft Office, client databases, and other related forms of
 
 technology.
 
 
 
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 Valid driver&rsquo;s license, automobile insurance and reliable
 
 vehicle
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Duties and Essential
 
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 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Maintains professional and confidential survivor-centered support, advocacy, information, and safety planning for victims/survivors (v/s) through phone, in-person, and walk-in services.
 
 
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 Welcomes new participants into the shelter/hotel by processing new intakes, informing them of available services, and providing guidelines for shelter living.
 
 
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 Provides wrap around services by assisting participants with accessing internal and
 
 external&nbsp;
 
 resources inclusive of obtaining needed documents, basic needs, housing, transportation, medical, and interpreter services.
 
 
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 Meets weekly with participants to complete informational interviews, goal planning, and advocacy requests. Briefly check-ins with the participant several days in the week to provide support, answer questions, and advocacy as needed.
 
 
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 Participates in weekly wraparound meetings with other assigned advocates to keep others apprised of participants goals, requests, barriers, and other relevant information.
 
 
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 Accompanies and supports participants when requested, in attending virtual, phone, or in-person meetings inclusive of housing, social services, and systems advocacy with other entities.
 
 
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 Answers crisis line calls providing information, support, and referrals from v/s or concerned persons and systems personnel (medical, social services, law enforcement, etc.) seeking to assist v/s.
 
 
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 Screens potential shelter/hotel participants requesting emergency safe housing options when bed space/hotel is available. Utilizes the DO process when CAS is unable to accommodate a v/s.
 
 
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 Responds professionally to Law Enforcement Intervention contacts via email or over the phone and follows-up with the v/s within program guidelines.
 
 
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 Assists current residents with basic living skills such as cleaning, meal preparations, and caring for children. And assists in cleaning, safety checks, and other tasks necessary to prepare apartment spaces during participant turnover.
 
 
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 Assures data entry is completed accurately in Apricot database and other tracking methods. Properly document all critical incidents: child protection reports, emergency response calls, participant injury/concerns and other documentation as assigned by supervisor.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Visit our career page at:&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Our Benefits Package Includes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Free virtual mental health counseling (for all employees + their families)
 
 
 
 
 
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 Free telemedicine (for employees + enrolled family members)
 
 
 
 
 
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 401(k) after 90 days + up to 4% employer match after 1 year
 
 
 
 
 
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 Paid parental leave after 1 year of service
 
 
 
 
 
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 Medical, dental &amp; vision (eligible first month after 30 days)
 
 
 
 
 
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 HSA &amp; FSA options
 
 
 
 
 
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 Free basic life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance
 
 
 
 
 
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 Free long-term disability
 
 
 
 
 
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 Voluntary short-term disability
 
 
 
 
 
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 Generous PTO: 168 hours to start (increases after 24 months)
 
 
 
 
 
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 11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
 
 
 
 
 
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 Paid birthday off
 
 
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 EEO Statement:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cornerstone strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran, disability, age, marital or, familial, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
 
 
 
 
 
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Shelter Case Manager

Fairfax County Government

<div><div><div><div><div>Salary<div>
</div></div></div><div><div>$72,125.46 - $120,208.82 Annually</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Location
</div></div><div></div><div><div>PENNINO BUILDING, 12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Type</div>
</div><div><div>FT Hourly W BN</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Job Number</div>
</div><div><div>26-00885</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Department</div>
</div><div><div>Family Services</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Opening Date</div>
</div><div><div>06/13/2026</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Closing Date</div>
</div><div><div>6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
</div><div><div>S25</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Type</div>
</div><div><div>Open to General Public</div></div></div></div></div>
 <div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Announcement</h2></div>
<div>This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. 
 
This position works as part of the Division of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) provide advocacy services. This is an exciting time to join the DSVS as we recently completed our strategic plan and refreshed our mission, vision, and values to align with the DFS Mission, Vision, and Values and the One Fairfax Policy. 
 
We invite you to learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, by clicking here. 
To learn more about One Fairfax, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax&mdash;An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here. 
 
This position is a member of Advocacy Services. Under general supervision of the Advocacy Services Supervisor, provides community-based advocacy services. 
 
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following: 
<ul><li>
Provides advocacy services to include crisis intervention, emotional support and options counseling, safety planning, education of the civil and criminal justice system, court advocacy and court accompaniment</li><li>
Provides onsite advocacy services at the Fairfax Court Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) and General District Court including intake of client requests, court accompaniment, and coordination with court staff.</li><li>
Receives and triages client requests from the main line and other referral sources; resolves by providing advocacy services, information, safety planning, or referrals.</li><li>
Collects data and reports on goals and measures around advocacy team services</li><li>
Facilitates access to court and legal information for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking</li><li>
Performs short-term case management which entails conducting assessment to include risk assessment, to identify needs of clients and develop a safety and service plan; supporting clients in accessing resources and services; monitoring service plan and documenting all case management activities in the client&rsquo;s record</li><li>
Represents DSVS in the coordinated community response to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking by participating in various committees, workgroups and outreach efforts both locally and regionally</li><li>
Serves as liaison and subject matter expert on domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking to include staffing cases</li><li>
Provides training and technical assistance for the county and community agencies</li><li>
Develops and provides needed court training to DSVS staff and volunteers as it pertains to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking</li><li>
Assists Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Line follow-up tasks such as reviewing messages and assigning cases to staff</li><li>
Works with Advocacy Services Supervisor to assess staff and volunteers training needs and provide or arrange training necessary to develop skills and knowledge of victim advocates and volunteers</li><li>
Provides supervisory assistance and leadership in the absence of the Advocacy Services Supervisor, assists with setting up the weekly schedule, and ensures adequate coverage.</li><li>
Provides rotational coverage of the program&rsquo;s 24-hour crisis lines and responds to requests for hospital accompaniment</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>
Knowledge of principles of interpersonal violence accountability and community resources available to those who perpetrate violence</li><li>
Knowledge of the relationship between trauma impact and domestic violence problems</li><li>
Knowledge about best practices and domestic violence intervention particularly in safety planning</li><li>
Ability to assist other professionals with connecting clients to advocacy services</li><li>
Have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, county officials, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public</li><li>
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partner agencies includes court services, legal services, law enforcement, shelter, and other service providers in Fairfax County.</li><li>
Ability to use automated systems to include any technological tools the County may provide to successfully carry out duties</li><li>
Ability to interview, assess needs, counsel, and refer clients to other resources as needed</li><li>
Ability to assess safety, risk, and protective capacity</li><li>
Possess critical thinking skills, ability to apply critical thinking, knowledge, and research</li><li>
Ability to meet deadlines and keep up with documentation</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Employment Standards</h2></div>
<div>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human services field OR minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). 
 
In order to be evaluated for positions in the Family Services Occupational Group, individuals who do not meet the degree requirement at the time of application for employment must be in their last semester of a degree program that will meet the requirements listed above. 
 
Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) or experience prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications and preferred qualifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement. 
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 
Valid driver's license 
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. 
 
BONUS ELIGIBILITY: 
Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in social work or a related human services field</li><li>
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible, directly-related professional experience in the social services or human services field.</li><li>
At least three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and/or human trafficking.</li><li>
At least three (3) years of experience working in the victim advocacy field.</li><li>
At least three (3) years working with court services and court systems.</li><li>
Experience working with a diverse multicultural population.</li></ul> 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to use automated technology to access, input, retrieve, and process information. Must be able to transport self to different worksites or locations, as needed. Employee may be required to lift up to 15 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. 
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
Panel interview and may include exercise.<div> 
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.</div> 
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY. 
 
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Senior Victim Advocate (Social Services Specialist III)

Safe Horizon

<div>Senior Director - Domestic Violence Shelter, Queens Oasis

 Our Mission:

Safe Horizon's mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.

The Safe Horizon DV Shelter Program provides safe and confidential spaces for DV survivors and their children. We are committed to providing these services with empathy, compassion, professionalism, non-judgement, and respect. Our spaces respect survivors&rsquo; right to self-determination and focus on giving families and individuals the space, both emotional and physical, to heal from the victimization and trauma they have experienced.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.</li>
<li>Essential Job Functions: The Senior Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shelter program. Specific duties include but are not limited to:</li>
<li>Managing and administering the shelter program from a trauma informed perspective that focuses on resident centered practice and vicarious trauma;</li>
<li>Mediating disputes and addressing grievances from a trauma informed perspective;</li>
<li>Recruiting, hiring, coaching, mentoring and supervising a multi-disciplinary group of onsite staff that includes understanding and responding to vicarious trauma (both for self and for staff members);</li>
<li>Ensuring that all staff receive high quality bi-weekly individual and monthly group supervision that is reflective and prioritizes improvement of Resident Centered Practice skills and includes discussions about vicarious trauma</li>
<li>Management and over site of billing process including reaching expected utilization targets, managing expenses, monitoring of onsite resident resources; and accurate resident documentation (electronic and hard copies)</li>
<li>Completing annual staff performance evaluations; developing staff professional development plans and strong utilization of the agency&rsquo;s performance management tools;</li>
<li>Managing and administering the shelter program including fiscal management of budget, billing, and adherence to agency, city and state and federal regulations; successfully completing program audits by City, State and Federal regulators;</li>
<li>Collaborating with internal departments to ensure programs run efficiently (Training Department, Domestic Violence Administration, Human Resources, Development, Finance, Legal etc.); Developing partnerships with other community based organizations, acting as a liaison to other organizations;</li>
<li>Growing donor relationships in partnership with the Development Department; including hosting donor tours, and working with donors/volunteers for special events at the site; Developing scattered sites as needed;</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents and staff Utilization of Client Centered Practice (CCP) skills</li>
<li>Ability to use neutral and non-judgmental language when responding to clients Understanding and responding to vicarious trauma</li>
<li> Ability to engage with clients using a trauma informed perspective</li>
<li>Must be flexible, patient and able to juggle multiple roles simultaneously</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Graduate degree in a Human Services or related field, plus a minimum of four years relevant experience operating a facility/and or working with domestic violence survivors.</li>
<li>Must include at least one year of supervisory experience.</li>
</ul>
This position will operate on a hybrid schedule of 4 days on site and 1 day remote per week

Safe Horizon is committed to providing a reasonable accommodation to ensure individuals with disabilities can meet any physical demand requirement(s) of the position, or otherwise perform the corresponding task(s), where possible. If you require a reasonable accommodation, including to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your Human Resources Recruiter.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon&rsquo;s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. 


Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. 


Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal 


Hiring Pay Range: 92,000.00 - 98,000.00 Annual

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week

Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Senior Director - Domestic Violence Shelter, Queens Oasis

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