What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate position at Jewish Family & Children's Service?
Overview
- **Full-Time or Part-Time Option**
Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.
Domestic Violence Advocate: The Domestic Violence Advocate provides guidance, domestic violence education, safety planning, advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, phone consultation, resource linkage, and referral to victims & survivors of domestic violence.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct service to program participants, including managing inquiry calls, completing phone screenings, completing intakes, developing and implementing the participants’ Case Plans for Success.
- Provides ongoing case management, advocacy, domestic violence education, and support services during client’s participation in program. Maintains active caseload of 15–20 clients.
- Completes client record documentation professionally and on-time using the Agency’s electronic medical record system.
- Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings as required, and community partner meetings as a representative of JFCS when appropriate, i.e. DV Collaborator’s Meeting.
- Represents JFCS and Shelter Without Walls in the community and helps build & maintain partnerships with community agencies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination in experience and/or education.
- Bilingual Spanish-English Required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with victims of domestic violence.
- Significant knowledge of, and interest in, domestic violence intervention with families and children.
- Ability to work independently on specific assignments.
- Ability to be flexible, as specific tasks will change.
Benefits of Working with JFCS:
- Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
- Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
- FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, prescriptions, and telehealth.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
- Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
- Tuition and license/certification reimbursement.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
- Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.
