Domestic Violence Specialist - Wheaton, IL
20 hours ago
Job description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS)
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company's bottom line? Then we'd love to hear from you
We are now hiring a
part-time
Domestic Violence Specialist
to join our team at
DuPage
This is a meaningful opportunity to support survivors and be part of a compassionate, mission-driven program. If you are passionate about advocacy, crisis support, and making a direct impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.
SALARY:
The average starting rate for this position will fall in the range of
$17.90
to
$19.80
hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.
Essential Job Functions
- May provide direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children, such as crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, life skills, advocacy, parenting support, information, and/or referrals. Direct services provided to clients may be in-person, virtual, or by phone and in individual or group settings.
- May distribute written materials and/or conduct community-based presentations about domestic violence and available services to increase awareness.
- Develops and maintains a working knowledge of MFS and community-based resources. May facilitate linkages with programs both within MFS and in the community.
- Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
- Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with other programs and departmental staff to provide comprehensive services for clients.
- Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including case notes and other documentation needed for a client's file.
- Supports data collection related to direct services and community-based outreach efforts.
- Effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
- Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence
- Professionals' code of ethics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent plus 3+ years' work experience, preferably in in a social services related capacity.
- OR Associate's degree plus 1+ year work experience, preferably in in a social services related capacity.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or a related field preferred.
- 40-hour Domestic Violence training preferred at time of hire. This training is required at first opportunity upon hire and must be completed prior to any contact with DV program clients or their personally identifying information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
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