Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor

BHcare Inc. • New Haven, CT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting survivors and helping to break the cycle of domestic violence? Join our Community Services team as a Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor, where your work directly supports safety, healing, and empowerment for individuals and families in crisis. In this vital role, you’ll provide trauma‑informed advocacy, crisis intervention, and education—helping survivors navigate resources, legal systems, and their own path forward with dignity and support. Every interaction you have is an opportunity to help someone reclaim their voice, their safety, and their future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (under CGS 52-146K as amended, regarding Confidential Communications). Then six-hours thereafter annually to maintain certification
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients
• Knowledge of community resources
• Crisis intervention and counseling skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR/ First Aid/AED certification

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) reading writing and speaking highly preferred
• Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, short‑term counseling, and safety planning to survivors of domestic violence and their families
• Complete client intakes, assessments, and lethality risk evaluations using evidence‑based, trauma‑informed practices
• Offer compassionate emotional support, helping clients understand trauma responses and build coping strategies
• Assist and accompany clients to court proceedings (temporary restraining orders and RO hearings)
• Staff and respond to the domestic violence hotline and LAP line
• Advocate on behalf of clients with external systems (courts, social services, community partners)
• Connect clients to community resources, referrals, and victim compensation programs
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate support groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees