Domestic Violence Advocate
About The Position
Reporting to the Legal Advocacy Program Supervisor, the Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) works in the community to provide domestic violence intervention services. This includes responding to law enforcement calls (ride-a-longs) to provide crisis intervention, screenings, intakes, and resource referrals for survivors seeking emergency shelter. The DVA spends a significant amount of time partnering with law enforcement to respond to domestic violence emergency calls. The DVA works closely with Residential and Community Based Services staff to ensure that all services and programs provided by Human Options operate under the guidelines of trauma-informed care and voluntary services.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Successful completion of a vetting process with the Police Department; includes a thorough background investigation, required.
- Experience working with law enforcement.
- Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Prospective employees must pass a background screening to the satisfaction of the agency prior to placement.
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, related field or commensurate work experience preferred.
- One year of experience in counseling or professional client support position in a domestic violence agency and/or program setting preferred.
- Complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification training post-hire.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for working with law enforcement in the community to ensure victims of domestic violence are aware of services available.
- Conduct on-site assessments and follow up on domestic violence incidents to explore the victim’s needs for legal and other supportive services, including but not limited to emergency housing, medical aid, and counseling services.
- Conduct on-scene emergency shelter screenings, as needed, following domestic violence situations, and when necessary, facilitate the process of linking victims (and family members) to emergency shelter housing.
- Carefully assess domestic violence situations for safety and take necessary precautions.
- Provide individual crisis intervention and support, as needed.
- Conduct routine follow-up with the potential clients impacted during the domestic violence intervention to make sure needs are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
