Domestic Violence Advocate-part Time - Inverness, United States - CASA
Description
Job description-
Primary Job Duties include:
- Conduct interviews and crisis intervention with victims of domestic violence crimes in order to determine needs and explore options.
- Assess lethality and conduct safety planning with victims of crime on a casebycase basis.
- Assist victim with a case plan (give information and referrals, transport to appointments).
- Complete victim compensation forms and legal referrals as needed and provide other information as needed.
- Maintain contact with other advocates regarding shelter issues and victims' case plans.
- Maintain counseling forms and statistics on all victims of crime in accurate, complete files.
- Complete monthly statistical forms.
- Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One year of crisis intervention experience is preferred.
- Formal education in counseling or social work is preferred.
- Training in domestic violence issues and crisis intervention may substitute for formal education at the discretion of CASA.
- Knowledge of the dynamics and effects of domestic violence.
- Ability to show caring and empathy toward survivors of domestic violence.
- Ability to provide effective and immediate crisis intervention for participants.
- Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
- Ability to establish and maintain personal boundaries.
- Ability to communicate positively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to keep concise, accurate records.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Must be able to work with a culturally diverse community with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Agree to drive agency vehicles as needed.
- Ability to function independently and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Must possess a valid Florida State Driver's License.
- Possess the ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
- Must be able to pass criminal background screening upon employment.
Open shifts:
Position Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p
Job Type:
Part-time
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$15.45 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- Associate (preferred)
Experience:
Social Work: 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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