Job Details
Job Location
YWCA Central Massachusetts – Worcester, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$18.00 – $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
As a Community Based Court Advocate you will provide services to victims of domestic violence; to include providing crisis intervention, individual and group advocacy/counseling for victims, identifying high risk clients and be a liaison between SAFEPLAN, the District Attorney’s Office and the Domestic Violence Services; You will be providing services both in the Worcester Court House as well as at the YWCA;
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide crisis intervention services, individual and group advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the community and/or agency
- Provide court-based advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and their families
- Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders
- Provide support, referrals, and empowerment advocacy to victims of domestic violence who are in the court system
- Provide information regarding the judicial system, both criminal and civil
- Appear in court and advocate on behalf of the Program Participant with representatives of law enforcement, prosecution, and court
- Assist with arrangements for additional legal services
- Assessment of clients for high risk; shelter and related services
- Maintain principles of confidentiality
- Provide consultation to police departments as needed for the High Risk Response Team
- Provide outreach services to clients referred from SAFEPLAN Advocates
- Maintain written documentation for client records per policy
- Attend agency meetings and in-service trainings, as required
- Participate in agency trainings, meetings, and community education presentations
- Develop and maintain community resource contacts
- Adhere to all YWCA/Battered Women’s Resources/Daybreak Policies and Procedures
- Other tasks as assigned by the Director
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as Human Services, Counseling, or Social Services
- Bilingual Spanish/English required
- Knowledge of domestic violence and/or family violence and related issues such as substance abuse and mental health, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, community development, and education
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and team members
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality
- Empathetic, non-judgmental and active listening skills
- Ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Organized; innovative
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent computer skills required
- Public speaking skills with large groups of all ages
Survivors of domestic or sexual violence, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are bilingual/bicultural, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
YWCA is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer.