Domestic Violence Advocate - Los Angeles, United States - CASA DE LA FAMILIA

CASA DE LA FAMILIA Los Angeles, United States

2 days ago

Description

Our Mission

Casa de la Familia is committed to ensuring the lasting mental health well-being of individuals who have undergone psychological trauma. Specializing in treating post-traumatic, anxiety, and depressive disorders, Casa de la Familia offers crisis intervention and long-term therapy to individuals and families. Working closely with various social service agencies, police departments, victim advocates, and community programs, Casa de la Familia provides essential support.

About the Job Title and the Company

Casa Community, a division of Casa de la Familia, is seeking Victim Advocates to join the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). Partnered with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), DART pairs trained officers with domestic violence counselors to provide immediate crisis intervention and support to survivors and their families.

Position: Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Victim Advocate

We are currently seeking a new team member to join our LAPD-partnered station. The role involves enhancing the safety and mental well-being of victims by customizing plans to meet their immediate needs, including safety planning, shelter placement, and transportation. The DART Victim Advocate also offers follow-up services, such as assistance with restraining orders and mental health resources.

Who You'll Work With

Advocates operate from police stations, accompany DART officers to domestic violence calls, and assist walk-in cases.

Schedule

Availability to work evenings and weekends with flexibility

Responsibilities

Within the first 90 days, you will:

Complete Casa's 40-hour domestic violence training
Integrate into the collaborative team
Offer services such as crisis management, case management, safety planning, advocacy, shelter placement, and referrals

By the end of the first 6 months, you will:

Establish yourself as a reliable Casa Community advocate

Contribute to outreach events and professional meetings
Participate in continuing educational opportunities

Requirements

Possession of a Domestic Violence Counselor Certificate (Training available if needed)
Understanding of domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, and stalking
Ability to build effective relationships with service providers and law enforcement
Demonstrated initiative and independence in workload management
Excellent communication skills and public speaking abilities

Qualities

Enjoy working independently and collaboratively for client well-being
Demonstrate a proactive approach to community support
Maintain a sense of accountability and professionalism in client interactions
Willingness to learn and receive guidance from supervisors

Additional Qualifications

Pass a background check
Mandatory: Proficiency in both English and Spanish
Hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields like sociology, psychology, or social work
Proficient in technology tools such as Adobe Sign, Teams, and Microsoft Office

Benefits of Joining Casa Counseling

The Team: Our staff and clients highlight our passionate and knowledgeable team
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: A team led by women of diverse cultures
Paid Time Off: Accumulative benefits up to 3 weeks per year
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside professionals like psychologists, social workers, and therapists
Career Growth: 20% of team members receive promotions yearly
Success Recognition: Celebrate milestones with a transparent and teamwork-oriented approach
Continued Learning: Access ongoing training to enhance your professional skills

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