To create an environment that supports individual safety and breaks the cycle of domestic violence by providing services that include crisis intervention/safety planning, prevention programs, and public policy advocacy.
Requirements
- Complete all intakes and orient new residents and their children to the safe house.
- Provide emotional support to help adults and children understand feelings and behaviors in response to abuse and specific ways to build self-esteem and more adaptive coping strategies through weekly scheduled appointments.
- Collaborate with outside providers to ensure client’s needs are met.
- Provide transportation for shelter clients, medical needs, shopping, education program, cultural activities, etc.
- Maintain an active presence at the shelter while providing a safe and positive environment.
- Provide clients with information and referral and resources outside of the domestic violence program.
- Provide support groups as requested by Program Manager.
- Responsible for Hotline coverage.
- Assist client’s in developing safety planning which address client’s particular situations.
- Develop, monitor and update clients service plans to include advocacy, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate services.
- Ensure all documentation is complete by end of shift.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of house along with shelter clients.
- Responsible for preparing rooms for intake and discharge.
- Responsible for household, adhering to food inventory schedule and weekly grocery shopping depending on shift worked.
- Required to remain awake and alert on all shifts.
- Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
- Required to use own vehicle on company business or to transport clients.
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Dental insurance
- Medical flexible spending accounts
- Paid family leave
- LTD & Disability coverage
- Life & AD&D
- Supplemental insurance including, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral program
