Domestic Violence Advocate

Seeking a Domestic Violence Advocate to join our Elmira TeamOur Full Time opportunities offer:Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick timeEmployer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductiblesCompany Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for EmployeeLong Term Disability InsuranceEligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term LifeFlexible Spending AccountEligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramTax Deferred Annuity (403B)Christmas BonusSCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:To provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence assisting with emotional and practical support during the initial crisis stage and thereafter. The Counselor/Advocate will provide service in both the residential and non-residential program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Provide comprehensive victim services, which will include:Assisting victims with setting and accomplishing short and long term goalsCounseling - individual and groupFollow up contact through in-person contacts, telephone contacts or written communicationsPersonal advocacy services to assist victims in securing rights, remedies and services with other agencies or systemsCriminal justice support and accompaniment, including assisting victims in the application of petitions for Family and Criminal Court.Crisis Hotline counselingProvide information and referralsFacilitating the weekly support groupAssist with the filing of NYS Office of Victim Service compensation claims including making victims aware of the availability of the program.Maintain case records including intakes and billings.Transport and accompany clients to appointments.Fulfill the mandated NYS requirements by reporting suspected child abuse andNeglect and then providing pertinent information to the Director.Fill in staff schedule as needed to maintain 24 hour coverage of the Safehouse shelter.Accept on-call responsibilities as assigned being within a 30-minute response area.Attend community meetings and presentations as assigned representing the program in a professional manner.Assist as necessary to maintain the shelter in regulatory status; including food shopping and cleaning.Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA Regulations.Accept other duties as assigned by the Safehouse Director.Accept any other duties as deemed necessary by the Commanding Officers.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must have a valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.Must have computer/typing skills in order to complete statistics, maintain case files, and correspond via email communication.Must have good communication skills - both verbal and written.Must have an understanding of program needs and goals.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Created: 2024-10-19