Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

Program: Domestic Violence Services

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

Location: DVS Safe House-confidential

The DV Counselor/Advocate provides person-centered, trauma-informed supportive services, including safety planning, case management, and empowerment counseling to residents and adult (community) victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Direct Client Services:

• Provide trauma-informed counseling/advocacy services and case management services to residents and community clients.
• Assist residents and clients to complete goal (service) plans within seven (7) days of intake.
• Assess needs of resident/client and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Completes client intakes and exits.
• Facilitate DV support groups.

Accountability and Compliance:

• Ensure all client information and data is accurate and complete.
• Complete required client data entry and documentation in secure database.
• Attend/participate in case review meetings.
• Complete 10 hours of continuing DV education annually.

Teamwork:

• Provide support and coverage as part of the DVS Safe House team, including hotline and text line, front desk, and on-call, weekend and holiday coverage, on a rotating schedule.
• Communicate essential information in appropriate logs in accordance with DVS policy and procedures.

Advocacy:

• Provide outreach services to target and underserved populations in the community.
• Provide individual and systems advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims with community partners.

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field plus 2 years of social services experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience accepted.  

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We value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:

• Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.