Domestic Violence Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Domestic Violence Advocate

Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?

Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?

And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Domestic Violence Advocate today!

The Domestic Violence Advocate

Job Summary

• The Domestic Violence Advocate will work directly with men and women at the FCC Domestic Violence Shelter.
• The DV Advocate is the first responder to crisis situations within shelter, as well as providing crisis intervention for hotline callers.
• The DV Advocate will serve as a support for clients through referrals, housing advocacy, safety planning, crisis intervention, and healthy coping skills.
• The DV Advocate will work on a treatment team with other FCC staff to discuss care coordination and needed services.
• Through goal planning and activities, the DV Advocate will ensure the ongoing safety of clients in shelter.
• Coordinates and works closely with housing developments, KCDC / Section 8, DHS, CAC, mental health providers, DV shelters across the state, and other service providers.
• Interfaces with community agencies and referral sources to coordinate care.
• Maintains file records and client information in a confidential manner.
• Upholds Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of shelter.
• Participates in supervision with the Shelter Team Leader.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner and upholds center policy and procedures.
• Embraces key values of advocacy : empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care. Must be available weekend and evening hours.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and / or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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