BARREN RIVER AREA SAFE SPACE, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE

DOMESTIC

VIOLENCE ADVOCATE

Victims of Crime Act FLSA Status:

Non-exempt About Us We are the regional Domestic Violence Shelter & Program serving the BRADD region, consisting of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren counties. Our agency consists of three major departments. Our outreach program assists survivors in court hearings and in individual counseling sessions. Our housing department assists survivors in their search for permanent housing and supports them in their transition to self-sufficiency. Our shelter, or residential services, is the most robust of our three major departments. While all advocates in our shelter contribute to case management services for clients fleeing Domestic Violence, including intake procedures and paperwork, assessments, referral to outside services and addressing urgent physical needs, advocates are also responsible for the upkeep of the shelter household needs. Household responsibilities include cleaning bedrooms for incoming clients, assisting in washing house laundry such as bath towels and bedding (does not include residents' laundry), cooking meals for residents of the shelter, and managing grocery and food stock.

Our Mission:

We provide safety and support to victims of domestic violence and their children and empower them with opportunities that lead to self-sufficiency. We educate our community about domestic violence to help identify and spark change, and we advocate to protect the rights of individuals so everyone in our community can be free from abuse. We want to live in a community where patterns of abuse are broken and stigmas are gone

• a place where society is supportive of survivors, every person matters, homes are free from abuse, and healthy relationships thrive.

About The Position The person in this position provides direct services to victims of domestic violence to ensure that their rights are recognized and addressed according to Kentucky' Crime Victims Bill of Rights (KRS 421.500), and federal mandates according to the Victims of Crime Act within a trauma informed care model. Services include crisis intervention, court advocacy, immigration assistance, and referrals for residents of the shelter as well as assigned outlying counties. The Domestic Violence Advocate is under the direction of the Assistant Director and Outreach Services Coordinator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Advocacy:

1. Accompany victims to court and/or meetings with law enforcement or other criminal justice agencies. 2. Educate victims about the criminal justice system, court procedures, crime victim's compensation, immigration remedies, and their rights as a crime victim throughout the legal process. 3. Assist victims in Family, District, and/or Circuit Court in designated counties 4. Provide information on legal protection and collaborate with local law enforcement to enhance services 5. Assist victims in filing of emergency protective orders 6. Provide services based on a trauma informed care model 7. Provide victims with information on services available to them 8. Coordinate services for immigrant, refugee, and undocumented victims of domestic violence 9. Collaborate with the international community at the local, state, and national level to ensure information about services is available 10. Establish appropriate service plan and means of implementation with each client

Shelter/Agency Operations:

11. Answer the 24-hour crisis line and provide crisis intervention and referrals 12. Complete the intake and assessment process as required by programs 13. Complete progress reports daily on clients 14. Assist with various shelter operations including cooking and serving meals for clients, cleaning common areas and organizing program supplies. 15. Work designated holidays according to shelter holiday rotation 16. Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 shelter coverage. This rotation consists of staff being designated as "on call" between 2-4 days per month where they may be called for shift coverage as needed.

Administrative:

17. Compile and report statistical information on clients as required by funding sources and governmental agencies. 18. Report time worked and applicable activity information as required by funding sources and governmental agencies. 19. Attend all required trainings and staff meetings 20. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, criminal justice, psychology or other human service field or working towards degree and/or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence, justice system and client centered services
• Commitment to adhere to Member Program Service Standards of the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Commitment to complete required training to become a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
• Valid Kentucky driver's license and proof of insurance
• Agree to a criminal background check Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance premiums paid 100% for the employee. Employees become eligible to enroll in benefits on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment. Spouse and child(ren) may be added to the benefits plans for a fee.
• $25,000 Basic & AD&D Life Insurance for the employee, paid 100% by the Agency.
• Enrollment in the Kentucky Early Retirement System pension after 9 months employment. Employee will contribute 6% of pre-tax earnings, with employer match.
• Employee begins accruing vacation & sick time off on day one of employment. Employees accrue 8 hours of vacation & 8 hours of sick time per month, equaling 12 vacation days & 12 sick days per year.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year. Staff who work on Holidays will be paid 1.5x their normal rate in lieu of a paid holiday. The employees' birthday is one of the 11 Paid Holidays each year.
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 6-weeks paid, up to 12-weeks total after 1-year of employment.
• Paid Medical Leave of up to 6-weeks.

Schedule This position is full-time, first shift as a non-exempt hourly employee. The person in this position will work five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires travel among the 10 counties in the BRADD region in your personal vehicle. Are you comfortable with that? The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. Are you comfortable with this schedule? The pay for this position is $17.00 per hour and is non-negotiable. Are you comfortable with this pay rate?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person