What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Advocate - Domestic Violence position at CHILD, Inc.?
Position Summary:
The Domestic Violence Community Health Advocate performs a diversified range of duties that include direct advocacy and service delivery, case management, data management and reporting. The advocate works between 25-29 hours per week.
Duties:
- Provide trauma-informed advocacy to victims of domestic violence, through brief counseling, safety planning, and connections to community resources.
- Carries one’s own caseload separate from team members.
- Coordinate with referral sources, including the DV Hotline, Westside Family Healthcare, and Christiana Care to support health and safety needs.
- Meet with victims of domestic violence at healthcare clinics, in safe community locations, and at Child Inc. to provide advocacy and supportive services.
Requirements:
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- An Associate’s Degree is required with a Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred from an accredited college or university, in the behavioral sciences or healthcare field. Commensurate experience will be considered.
- Bilingual- Spanish/English strongly preferred.
- Ability to accomplish goals/ workload within part time hours.
- A minimum of one year’s work experience in the social services field.
- Experience with domestic violence advocacy, safety planning and case management.
- Must have a valid Drivers License and own transportation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
CHILD Inc. follows State of Delaware recommendations.
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location