Job Details
Job Location
Shelter, Ansonia, CT – Ansonia, CT
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$23.00 – $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Various Shifts Available
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
PD DV SHELTER ADVOCATE – UCDVS Ansonia
POSITION SUMMARY: To create an environment that supports individual safety and breaks the cycle of domestic violence by providing services that include crisis intervention/safety planning, prevention programs, and public policy advocacy.
Accountable and responsible for the following results:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete all intakes and orient new residents and their children to the safe house. Collaborate with office staff regarding sheltering and transport of new clients.
- Provide emotional support to help adults and children understand feelings and behaviors in response to abuse and specific ways to build self-esteem and more adaptive coping strategies through weekly scheduled appointments.
- Collaborate with outside providers, (i.e. substance abuse, mental health, police department, hospital, etc.) to ensure clients needs are met.
- Provide transportation for shelter clients, medical needs, shopping, education program, cultural activities, etc.
- Maintain an active presence at the shelter while providing a safe and positive environment.
- Provide clients with information and referral and resources outside of the domestic violence program.
- Provide support groups as requested by Program Manager.
- Responsible for Hotline coverage.
- Assist clients in developing safety planning which address clients particular situations.
- Develop, monitor and update clients service plans to include advocacy, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate services.
- Ensure all documentation is complete by end of shift.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of house along with shelter clients.
- Responsible for preparing rooms for intake and discharge.
- Responsible for household, adhering to food inventory schedule and weekly grocery shopping depending on shift worked.
- Required to remain awake and alert on all shifts.
- Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
- Required to use own vehicle on company business or to transport clients.
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree preferred and two (2) years related work experience in human services; OR Associates degree and four (4) years related work experience in human services; OR High School diploma or equivalent and 8 years related work experience in human services. Substitution of appropriate college training is is allowed but subject to funders approval,
- Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Must be able to attend required training during first week of employment, which is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the certified domestic violence counselor per CGS 52-146k before providing direct service to clients, followed with six-hour recertification yearly.
- Strong Written Communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients.
- Crisis intervention and counseling skills preferred.
- Must be proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Word & Outlook.
- Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license if relocated to CT as a state resident more than 30 days ago. Also, must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/ First Aid certification.