CBS High Risk Advocate Job at YWCA Central Massachusetts, Worcester, MA

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  • YWCA Central Massachusetts
  • Worcester, MA

Job Description

Job Details Job Location YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA Position Type Part Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $20.58 - $20.58 Hourly Job Shift Day Description As a Community Based Services High Risk Advocate you will provide services to victims of domestic violence; to include providing crisis intervention, individual and group advocacy for victims and identifying high risk clients; data collection of the High Risk Response Teams; providing educational activities, and training presentations to the community arenas with a specific focus on high risk prevention; establishing a process of changing the attitudes and beliefs of the community with activities designed to actively promote healthy, non-violent relationships and addressing the factors that condone intimate partner violence with a consistent and systemic approach. A valid driver's license is required. Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide crisis intervention services, individual and group advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the community and/or agency Establish and maintain relationships with police departments, schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders Assessment of clients for high risk; shelter and related services Maintain principles of confidentiality Provide consultation to police departments as needed for the High Risk Response Team Participate in all High Risk Response Team meetings as needed Provide outreach services to clients referred from SAFEPLAN Advocates Provide and answer hotline calls as needed and assist local police departments Participate in the local domestic violence roundtable events as needed Maintain written documentation for client records per policy Collect and maintain required monthly statistics Attend agency meetings and in-service training, as required Participate in agency trainings, meetings, and community education presentations Develop and maintain community resource contacts Adhere to all YWCA Central Massachusetts Domestic Violence Services Policies and Procedures Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Human Services, Counseling, or Social Services Knowledge of domestic violence and/or family violence and related issues such as substance abuse and mental health, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, community development, and education Experience working with diverse populations Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and team members Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality Empathetic, non-judgmental and active listening skills Ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations Excellent written and oral communication skills Organized; innovative Knowledge of community resources Excellent computer skills required YWCA Central Massachusetts

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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