Domestic Violence Advocate - 1st Shift, Full Time

BARREN RIVER AREA SAFE SPACE, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE

Victims of Crime Act

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The person in this position provides direct services to victims of domestic violence to ensure that their rights are recognized and addressed according to Kentucky’ Crime Victims Bill of Rights (KRS 421.500), and federal mandates according to the Victims of Crime Act within a trauma informed care model. Services include crisis intervention, court advocacy, immigration assistance, and referrals for residents of the shelter as well as assigned outlying counties. The Domestic Violence Advocate is under the direction of the Assistant Director and Outreach Services Coordinator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Accompany victims to court and/or meetings with law enforcement or other criminal justice agencies

2. Educate victims about the criminal justice system, court procedures, crime victim’s compensation, immigration remedies, and their rights as a crime victim throughout the legal process.

3. Provide information on legal protection and collaborate with local law enforcement to enhance services

4. Assist victims in filing of emergency protective orders

5. Provide services based on a trauma informed care model

6. Provide victims with information on services available to them

7. Coordinate services for immigrant, refugee, and undocumented victims of domestic violence

8. Collaborate with the international community at the local, state, and national level to ensure information about services is available

9. Answer the 24-hour crisis line and provide crisis intervention and referrals

10. Complete the intake and assessment process as required by programs

11. Complete progress reports daily on clients

12. Establish appropriate service plan and means of implementation with each client

13. Compile and report statistical information on clients as required by funding sources

14. Assist victims in Family, District, and/or Circuit Court in designated counties

15. Work designated holidays and assigned on call schedule according to agency policy.

16. Attend all required trainings and staff meetings

17. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· At least 18 years of age

· Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, criminal justice, psychology or other human service field or working towards degree and/or equivalent experience

· Knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence, justice system and client centered services

· Commitment to adhere to Member Program Service Standards of the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence

· Commitment to complete required training for Certified Domestic Violence Advocate

· Valid Kentucky driver’s license and proof of insurance

· Agree to a criminal background check

Comprehensive Benefits Package

- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance premiums paid 100% for the employee. Employees become eligible to enroll in benefits on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment. Spouse and child(ren) may be added to the benefits plans for a fee.

- $25,000 Basic & AD&D Life Insurance for the employee, paid 100% by the Agency.

- Enrollment in the Kentucky Early Retirement System pension after 9 months employment. Employee will contribute 6% of pre-tax earnings, with employer match.

- Employee begins accruing vacation & sick time off on day one of employment. Employees accrue 8 hours of vacation & 8 hours of sick time per month, equaling 12 vacation days & 12 sick days per year.

- 11 Paid Holidays per year. Staff who work on Holidays will be paid 1.5x their normal rate in lieu of a paid holiday. The employees' birthday is one of the 11 Paid Holidays each year.

- Paid Parental Leave of up to 6-weeks paid, up to 12-weeks total after 1-year of employment.

- Paid Medical Leave of up to 6-weeks.

Schedule

This position is full-time, first shift as a non-exempt hourly employee.

The person in this position will work five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17