What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Domestic Violence Project, Inc.?
Domestic Violence Project, Inc. is seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist to provide emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Provides group facilitation and individualized service through coaching, coordination of care, referrals, and follow up.
SCHEDULE:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.
- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Duties include:
- Facilitate support group sessions for adults and children in emergency shelter
- Deliver comprehensive case management services to participants in shelter and ongoing through in-home visits
- Model life skills, parent education, financial literacy, and promote hope and empowerment
- Provide coaching for individual program participants; develop strategies to reduce self-stigma; assist in development of goals and objectives; monitor and discuss progress
- Document activities accurately and timely as required by DVPI and its funders
- Report unusual activity and incidents following established chain of command
- Establish and maintain working relationships with internal partners, local mental health agencies, child protective services, child counseling agencies, court systems, local community support and outreach groups
- Participate in case reviews and contribute to overall program evaluation, improvements, and planning
EOE
*No third party recruiters. * No phone calls accepted. *
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What was your major field of study in college?
- Are you able to work Mon - Thur 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. and Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- case management: 5 years (Required)
- trauma-informed care: 2 years (Required)
- individual coaching and group facilitation: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18