Domestic Violence Shelter Crisis Advocate- Part time

Domestic Violence Shelter Crisis Advocate- Part time Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury Waterbury, CT Job Details Part-time From $21 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Criminal Justice Driver's License Case management Driving Conflict management Human Services Associate's degree

Full Job Description Job Analysis:

Partner with survivors of violence to identify areas of protection, safety and support. Provide case management for residents at Peggy's Place Safe Home in a team environment. Assist in maintenance and functioning of Peggy's Place. Services will be provided to all individuals who are or have experienced sexual assault, trafficking, domestic abuse and/ or domestic violence.

Hours:

2nd and 3rd shift, weekdays and weekends Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide case management, information, referral, transportation and other supportive services to residents. Provide excellent and thorough customer service to all and community constituents in-person and on the phone. Immediate response to all Lethality Assessment and Safe Connect requests. Provision of coverage of the Sexual Assault Hotline and Lethality Assessment/Safe Connect Line as needed. Partners with the residents and their children to identify their needs and coordinates referrals as necessary. Crisis intervention, counseling and support services by telephone or in person to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Provides emotional support and individual case advocacy for the children and youth residents. Engages in direct client advocacy in all areas to assist families obtain a more permanent residence and obtain immediate needs. Provide emotional support and case advocacy to parents related to parenting and the overall well-being of the family. Collaborates closely with Safe Haven Advocates to strengthen residents parenting skills to help children heal and build resiliency. Accompany victims of crime to hospitals, police departments, and court while providing crisis counseling, information and referrals, assistance with crime victims compensation claims, criminal justice advocacy and personal advocacy. Available to be on-call as needed. Keep safe home clean and in operational order, cleaning of rooms upon client exit Conduct intakes, facilitate move-outs, assist with weekly food delivery Other duties not listed here but requested by residential director to achieve residential success and positive outcomes Crisis Management Skills are required

Qualifications & Special Requirements:

Commitment to Safe Haven Mission, Values, Principles and Standards. Comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of families where abuse and/or neglect is occurring. Conflict resolution and crisis management skills. Knowledge and experience with local and state social service providers. Ability to assist a diversity of people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and with various religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientations, age variance and differing abilities. Ability to pass a criminal background and child abuse background check. Driver's license. Adequate car insurance is required. Position may require an occasional evening shifts, weekends, holidays and overnight coverage as needed. Ability to be a team player Certification as a domestic violence counselor and sexual assault counselor per the provisions of CGS 52-146k. Training provided to those who qualify Minimum of an Associates Degree in social work, human services, public health, criminal justice or related field required

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person