What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comprehensive Community Advocate position at Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland?
Provides case management, safety planning, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in culturally diverse populations. Work at least 2 evenings per week. and assists clients in achieving goals to increase safety and promote healthy life choices. Collaborates with internal and external resources.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess the lethality of a client’s situation and provide safety planning services.
- Provide assessment and service plan for clients
- Educate client on domestic violence dynamics and healthy relationships
- Provide supportive coaching and crisis intervention to domestic violence clients
- Link clients to appropriate services within the agency and in the greater community
- Advocate for clients within the justice system
- Provide support to domestic violence victims during interviews with attorneys and prosecutors
- Explain victims’ rights as set by the State of Ohio
- Orient victims to Civil and Criminal justice system by explaining procedures and offering accompaniment to court
- Maintain appropriate documentation.
- Participates in regular supervision and team meetings
- Demonstrates awareness of, follows all safety policies and procedures, and adheres to all recommended safe work practices. Also contributes to the control of hazards in specified area of responsibility.
- Keeps up to date with best practices surrounding domestic violence safety planning
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
- May need to transport clients in personal vehicle on occasional basis.
- Collaborate with staff on special projects as needed.
- Serve as a community liaison and community educator as needed.
Benefits:
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
- Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and sick time
Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!