Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
142 Temple Street, New Haven, CT – New Haven, CT
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$25.85 – $36.18 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor – Bilingual HFJC
POSITION SUMMARY: Advocate Counselor for the Hope Family Justice Center (HFJC) will create an environment that supports individual safety and breaks the cycle of domestic violence by providing services that include crisis intervention/short term counseling/safety planning, and domestic violence education.
Accountable and responsible for the following results :
- Provide trauma informed emotional support to help victims understand feelings and behaviors in response to abuse and specific ways to build self-esteem and coping strategies including intake and on-going services.
- Conducts assessments including risk for lethality utilizing safety planning for victims of domestic violence and their families.
- Facilitate community presentations on programs, model of care and methods for referral.
- Assist and accompany client to court for temporary restraining order and RO hearing when deemed necessary.
- Advocate and coordinate services with internal and external partners based on clients needs and follows up to ensure services have been delivered.
- Assist clients and families with developing Care Plans based on their respective needs.
- Provide clients with information on Victim Compensation and assist when needed with application process.
- Ensure data, physical and electronic files, and reports are kept up to date.
- Facilitate support groups as needed.
- Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
- Required to use own vehicle on company business or to transport clients.
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
- May perform other assignments and duties as assigned.
BHcare
Caring for our community through all stages of life.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.
We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.
Why BHcare?
Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and 8 holidays)
- Health & Dental insurance
- Dependent care accounts
- Medical flexible spending accounts
- Paid family leave
- LTD & Disability coverage
- Life & AD&D
- Supplemental insurance including STD, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Staff events and activities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree required;
- Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred;
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) reading, writing and speaking required;
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the certified domestic violence counselor per CGS 52-146k before providing direct service to clients;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients;
- Knowledge of community resources;
- Crisis intervention and counseling skills;
- Must have working knowledge of computer applications, and if applicable ability to navigate through case management systems;
- Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license. Also, must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.