Domestic Violence Childrens Counselor/Advocate

Summary Responsible for the facilitation of a full program of recreational, social, and education activities for children, including childcare, and coordinates services with shelter program staff and other agencies. Essential Functions Maintains all records and processes all required documentation and statistical information on a timely basis as requested by the Domestic Violence/Shelter Program Coordinator. Assesses each child's physical, emotional, and mental functioning. Provides case planning as needed to children and non-offending parent/caretaker and makes appropriate referrals. Teaches parents the parenting techniques suggested by the Survivor Empowerment Center. Develops and implements a full program of therapeutic, recreational, social, and educational activities for the children. Facilitates, with assistance from other Survivor Empowerment Center staff, holiday celebrations involving the community. Provides professional training and public education on the effects of domestic violence on children as requested. Provides institutional advocacy on behalf of parents and child survivors of domestic violence. Responsible for training all new volunteers about the effects of domestic violence on children and the Children's Program. Maintains and provides supplies/materials for the children's program. Supervises volunteers, and interns/practicum students working with the Children's Program. Required to carry a pager one week per month, after hours, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. May act as a liaison with schools. Attends meetings as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned by management Requirements A minimum of two (2) years of college preferably in Children and Family Services, Child Development, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Guidance, or a field where the focus is children or equivalent experience Experience in a volunteer organization, particularly working with children, is preferred Knowledge of sexual assault/domestic violence issues and previous training on those issues preferred Ability to communicate orally in conversation both in person and by telephone Ability to work well with people from a variety of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, and age groups, and with individuals who are differently-abled Ability to maintain records and process forms accurately and in a timely manner Ability to deal with stress-related situations Ability to work in a team setting and embrace the concept of teamwork A demonstrated commitment to women and non-violence through previous volunteer work or employment preferred Willingness to complete the required 64-hours of training for the position within 6-months of employment Must be willing to carry a pager one week per month, after hours, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Must have current driver's license, car with current automobile insurance, and a willingness to travel (10%)