DV Advocate - $19+ - 20 Hours Part Time - Every Other Weekend

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA•Uniontown, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

DVSSP is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t match every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may be a great fit and just the candidate we are looking for! This candidate will rotate every other Saturday and Sunday and shifts throughout the week.

Requirements

Translatable work experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to provide on-going supervision, training, and professional development
Collaborate with peers and other departments within the agency
Working knowledge of community resources
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient computer, Internet, and email skills
Possess current PA driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint processed in accordance with Public Law 92-522 and the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23, Pa C.S. Chapter 63), Federal Criminal History Background Check.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
PA State Police Report of Criminal History Clearance.
Reference Check

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Use an educative, supportive, trauma-informed model when providing direct service.
Provide direct service including telephone hotline counseling, safety planning, information and referrals, individual advocacy, individual counseling, transportation, support groups, and victim compensation assistance.
Schedule and complete service plans and service plan updates; assist clients with their service plan work.
Provide intakes and transportation as needed, arrange hotline coverage as warranted.
Offer education and information about other community options during hotline counseling, particularly if DVSSP has no available beds.
Report child abuse as mandated by law, reinforcing to volunteers that they are mandated reporters and required to report child abuse as directed by the requisite process in place.
Supervise and train worksite volunteers as directed.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other community resources.
Maintain detailed and timely electronic counseling records.
Prepare and submit all statistics and reports as instructed.
Counsel clients in legal options and expectations; support and assist clients in all aspects of the criminal and civil justice systems, accompanying them to hearings as requested.
Accompany clients to law enforcement agencies and advocate on their behalf as requested.
Assist clients in filing Protection From Abuse petitions, accompanying them to Southwestern PA Legal Services and advocating for them at hearings.
Develop/maintain good working relationships with and assist in trainings to legal/law enforcement systems.
Participate in community outreach and systems advocacy for Lethality Assessment Program.
Participate in advocacy activities on behalf of domestic violence victims on a local, state, and national level to assure increased levels of awareness of domestic violence issues by policy makers and the public.
Maintain daily computer data collection and necessary paperwork.
Make prudent use of resources by monitoring consumption, minimizing waste, and offering suggestions for improving agency efficiency (e.g., travel expenses, office supplies).
Maintain facility, staff, volunteer, and client confidentiality, assure adequate security and safety measures.
Keep up to date with prevailing laws and local procedures pertaining to domestic violence.
Complete trainings as directed by the Director of Client Services.
Participate and promote DVSSP fundraising activities.
Exhibit regular and reliable attendance.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling
Paid Training
Competitive Pay
Annual education opportunities
Internal Advancement
Comprehensive Benefit package including PTO, Sick Time, and Agency Vehicle use for work related travel!
Pension
Life Insurance
Extended Paid Leave
Medical/Dental/Vision
Eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program!