COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVOCATE
Job Details
Job Location
YWCA Central Massachusetts - North Central Mass - Leominster, MA
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
As a Community Based Services Advocate you will provide services to victims of domestic violence; to include providing crisis intervention, individual and group advocacy/counseling for victims and identifying high risk clients; providing education activities and training presentations to the community arenas with a specific focus on curriculum on healthy relationships, child abuse, bullying, teen dating violence, and domestic violence; establishing a process of changing the attitudes and beliefs of the community with activities designed to actively promote healthy, non-violent relationships and addressing the factors that condone intimate partner violence with a consistent and systemic approach. Flexible hours required with a valid driver's license.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Provide crisis intervention services, individual and group advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the community and/or agency
+ Establish and maintain relationships with schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes and for facilitation of community education in their realms
+ Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders
+ Assessment of clients for high risk; shelter and related services
+ Maintain principles of confidentiality
+ Provide consultation to police departments as needed for the High Risk Response Team
+ Provide outreach services to clients referred from SAFEPLAN Advocates
+ Provide and answer hotline calls as needed and assist local police departments
+ Participate in the local CCRN as needed
+ Maintain written documentation for client records per policy
+ Collect and maintain required monthly statistics
+ Attend agency meetings and in-service trainings, as required
+ Participate in agency trainings, meetings, and community education presentations
+ Develop and maintain community resource contacts
+ Adhere to all YWCA/Battered Women's Resources/Daybreak Policies and Procedures
+ Other tasks as assigned by the Director
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Human Services, Counseling, or Social Services
+ Bilingual Spanish/English required
+ Knowledge of domestic violence and/or family violence and related issues such as substance abuse and mental health, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, community development, and education
+ Experience working with diverse populations
+ Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and team members
+ Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
+ Empathetic, non-judgmental and active listening skills
+ Ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Organized; innovative
+ Knowledge of community resources
+ Excellent computer skills required
+ Public speaking skills with large groups of all ages
Survivors of domestic or sexual violence, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are bilingual/bicultural, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
YWCA is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer.
Associate, Research Analyst w/ Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in New York, New York. Research, model, and write reports on commodity market dynamics and developments with particular focus on energy commodities and specialization in load and global coal markets. Build supply and...
...Job Description We are excited to announce that For The Win is now Hiring!! We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to... ...mostly in the kitchen with some register and customer service. No experience is necessary however it is a bonus! We specialize in...
...Job Description: Financial Consultant If you no longer want to spend your time on sourcing new clients and would rather have the time to deepen relationships and create complex financial plans, then join a team that is a stable industry leader. Fidelity provides...
...we are looking for people with similar attributes. Get started on a career path with our limitless growth and opportunities! The food runner is an important part of the Kona team and helps to deliver an unforgettable dining experience by helping to deliver food and...
...setting 5 Community health center clinics focused on serving the local communities Opportunity to lead a dental team consist of other dentists, RDHs, and DAs QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Dental Director (DDS / DMD) Seeking a Dentist provider with a passion for serving the...