- Provide crisis intervention, conduct safety planning, and assist DV victims secure resources to increase safety.
- Assist victims by arranging referrals for social, economic, vocational, psychological, legal, and medical services and resources that meet their unique needs.
- Accompany and/or transport victims to court, shelter, and/or other community services, as needed.
- Assist victims with reporting incidents of violence to local law enforcement, district attorney's office and/or other agencies such as probation and parole.
- Conduct follow-ups contact on an individual basis with assigned crime victims, various community services and the district attorney's office.
- Participate in the civil and criminal trial aspects of the crime victim and provide education, support, and intervention during trial exposure times.
- Develop and maintain a case management process that ensures all program requirements are documented and maintained in the required manner.
- Determine if additional counseling is necessary and make referrals to appropriate community agencies.
- Coordinate linkages to external and internal resources to address barriers and move families to safety and self-sufficiency.
- Collaborate with Refugee Resettlement Agencies, including attending monthly refugee resettlement partner meetings, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with community health providers, social service agencies, religious community and other providers that serve victim, including participating in committees and task forces, as assigned.
- Continuously monitor participant progress throughout the duration of services.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with inter-agency staff and other community agencies to enhance services to DV victims.
- Attend meeting conferences and workshops and perform special projects and other related duties, as assigned.
- Must have Associate Degree or two years of post-secondary education in relevant field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology) Note: Additional years of work experience in a relevant field can be substituted for one year of education. Knowledge of supportive counseling methods, techniques, and trauma-informed care principles.
- At least one year of professional experience in advocacy, case management, providing direct crisis intervention and/or support and experience in group facilitation and outreach.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English; verbal and written (REQUIRED).
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of working with victims of DV, sexual assault and/or human trafficking.
- Ability in monitoring participant progress and issuing necessary reports; developing community support and linkages.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Proficient computer skills and experience using current versions of Microsoft Office Suite such as Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Must have ability and willingness to travel and work irregular hours (non-standard and evenings).
- Must have own transportation, possess a valid driver's license, and have adequate insurance.
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Description
Domestic Violence Advocate Job Responsibilities:Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
