Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $22.50
Position Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Regular hours are MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. This position also requires participation in a rotating coverage schedule for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Location: On-Site, Torrington, CT
Salary Range: $22.50
Summary: To support and facilitate the healing of victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families, by providing counseling, resources and legal, medical and other social service advocacy. The CHERISH Late Life Advocate will also be working with the 60+ population providing the same support in addition to working in cooperation with the Department of Social Services and agencies in our extended CHERISH service areas.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with other staff to provide crisis line coverage 24/7/365 and be available for after-hours shifts as required, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Provide individual counseling, emotional support, safety planning and options to victims/survivors and their families and to make referrals when necessary/appropriate
- Accompany adult victims/survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and/or court when requested. Provide advocacy and/or emotional support upon victim's/survivors request
- Stay informed of all services, referral resources, legislation, and policies related to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Maintain regular contact with community organizations and service providers to support effective referrals
- Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare, if necessary
- Assist with community education as needed and provide in-services as requested
- Provide information, application assistance and support for Victim Compensation funds
- Maintain and provide service data/statistics and narratives, as required
- Participate in individual and group supervision, including advocate meetings and co-facilitator meetings
- Pursue, establish and maintain partnerships with assisted living facilities, nursing homes, VNAs, and other institutions serving the 60+ population
- Meet with clients, in home, at a safe home, or providing advocacy and support services
- Travel within CHERISH service area to accomplish duties of position
- Act as an ambassador for Susan B. Anthony Project. Participate in events, programs and promotions of awareness and advocacy
- Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency
Qualifications:
- Education and experience that may have been gained through relevant training, employment, or volunteer experience
- Certification as a DV/SA counselor per statute
- Knowledge of counseling and social services
- Ability to understand and incorporate the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence into work
- Excellent problem solving and follow up skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and/or other programs
- Ability to participate as a member of a team to enhance agency communication and operation
- Use of positive communications and proactive conflict resolution
- Ability to work with other agencies, systems, board and volunteers
- Daily access to a car with a valid CT drivers license
- Ability to lift and move 25 pounds
- Patience and a sense of humor
Employees who are required to be certified to provide direct service to clients under the CGS 52-146K and the managers to these employees, are considered essential personnel. Their classification as essential personnel requires coverage of critical crisis services and residential presence during all shifts; daytime, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, storms and other emergency situations
Benefits:
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental insurance options through Aflac
- 403(b) retirement savings plan