Victim Advocate - DV

St Johns Community Health•Los Angeles, CA

17h

About The Position

Responsible for working with a case load of Domestic Violence Victim of Crime to help clients determine their needs; stabilize their lives after a crime; understand and navigate the criminal justice system and ensure a measure of safety and security through trauma-informed, culturally sensitive crisis intervention, counseling, criminal justice support and advocacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years’ related experience within human services and/or public health.
Two years’ experience conducting community and/or street outreach, specifically to hard-to-reach populations.
Experience in community organizing.
Experience working in underserved communities such as undocumented workers, unaccompanied minors, LGBT populations, communities of color, youth/adolescents, and those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental illness.
Bilingual English/Spanish required (read, write, speak) (Strongly Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial domestic violence/sexual assault client assessment and evaluation.
Provide coordinated entry and intake assessments for participants seeking housing support.
Develop case management plans and provide short-term crisis intervention.
Support participants in finding and securing safe, affordable housing.
Help families access resources for housing-related assistance.
Conduct risk assessment and provide ongoing safety planning.
Advocate with managers and owners for tenancy and negotiate move-in costs.
Provide mobile advocacy and community engagement.
Assist victims in attaining self-sufficiency using a strength-based, trauma-informed empowerment model.
Complete all data entry, case notes, updating client files, reports, and administrative tasks by deadlines.
Access legal services and obtain protective orders for clients.
Access legal immigration services for clients.
Advocate and coordinate with service providers, domestic violence agencies, law enforcement, and the legal system for the needs of immigrant/refugee women victims and their families.
Provide/Secure interpretation and translation services.
Maintain confidential individual client files.
Establish and develop working relationships with clients.
Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management, including developing appropriate safety plans.
Assist with the filing of victim compensation forms.
Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified as business needs dictate.