DART Advocate (TUC - Strength United)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

7d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

About The University Corporation: The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. https://www.csun.edu/tuc Mission: Strength United is committed to transforming trauma and violence into empowerment, advancing systemic healing, and developing leaders for lasting change. Overview: The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Program is a law enforcement-based crisis response team which pairs a trained domestic violence advocate with police officers. DART teams to respond to domestic violence incidents, provide immediate crisis intervention and follow-up services to victims of domestic violence and their families. DART advocate to be assigned to one of the following Los Angeles Police Department Valley Bureau divisions: Foothill, Mission, North Hollywood, Van Nuys and West Valley

Requirements

A minimum of 6-month experience working with domestic violence victims or enrollment in an undergraduate program in behavioral science or criminal justice field.
Bicultural/Bilingual Spanish Speaking is required.
If the selected candidate is not already certified, the candidate will need to complete the 40-hour Domestic Abuse Counselor Certification as defined in California Penal 1037.1 provided upon employment.
Candidates must possess the ability, knowledge, and skill to provide risk assessment and the management of multi-disciplinary team relationships.
Capacity to remain calm, focused and responsive in crisis situations.
Effective interpersonal skills, clear professional boundaries and the ability to work in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Criminal Background Clearance, California Driver’s License, Automobile and Automobile Insurance will be required.
Access to a reliable vehicle, valid California Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
Must Maintain personal cell phone

Responsibilities

Crisis Intervention to provide immediate, culturally appropriate crisis intervention, safety planning and needs assessments to domestic violence victims, including the provision of emotional support, explanation of victim rights, available resources and corresponding materials.
Provide assistance in obtaining Protective Orders.
Shelter Placement, when necessary, transporting victims to a safe location with the assistance of LAPD.
Participate in the provision of roll call, community and staff training.
Receive training
Complete accurate documentation, data entry and progress reports.