ADVOCATE INTERVENTION NETWORK

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

　　Position Type

　　Part Time

　　Education Level

　　4 Year Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

　　Travel Percentage

　　Negligible

　　Job Shift

　　Any

　　Job Category

　　Nonprofit - Social Services

　　Description

　　As a Domestic Violence Intervention Advocate you will represent the YWCA of Central Massachusetts, its mission and vision to the general public and professional groups and individuals. You will be responsible for assisting Manager/Supervisor in acting as a liaison with Police Departments and community agencies to ensure that objectives of the program are met; work cooperatively with Domestic Violence High Risk Response Teams and assist as needed to meet objectives. You will also be responsible for creating a seamless web of support through training, education and collaboration for victims and survivors of domestic violence and coordinating and scheduling coverage for volunteers and interns assisting with the program.

　　Hours: 20 hours per week, weekdays

　　OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Provide individual advocacy/short term counseling; crisis intervention; emotional support; guidance; information and referral.

　　Provide on-site coverage at designated Police Department for designated hours for victim follow-up.

　　Provide assistance and/or referral with restraining orders, assistance with petitions such as elder abuse and child abuse; advocacy for victims at any stage of the criminal justice process; post sentencing services and support.

　　Work closely with Victim Advocates and DA’s office to foster a seamless web of support

　　Provide on-call crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence in relation to legal concerns surrounding their safety, guidance, emotional support, information, referrals, etc.

　　Assess participants’ needs.

　　Assess lethality of participants’ situation

　　Assist client with adaptation and development of safety plan

　　Maintain and report statistical measurements as required.

　　Maintain documentation as required.

　　Refer/advocate victims to community resources as necessary.

　　Attend regular staff meetings and training to enhance skills and increase understanding of issues.

　　Other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Criminal Justice/Human Services, Counseling, or Social Services - Preferred

　　Minimum of 2 years experience in human services work environment

　　Experience in crisis intervention counseling, and domestic violence intervention preferred

　　Strong professional boundaries

　　Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

　　Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

　　Proficient computer skills and demonstrated organizational skills

　　Ability to make community presentations

　　Ability to advocate on behalf of victims

　　Ability to perform calmly in crisis situations

　　Valid MA driver’s license