Domestic Violence Advocate - Family Violence - Center for Women and Families : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationLouisville Campus - Louisville, KYPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelBachelor's degree or ExperienceSalary Range$18.25 HourlyDescriptionOVERVIEW: The DV Advocate is responsible for providing evidence-based group interventions to victims of domestic violence and their children or families.RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Client Services: Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling, de-escalation, transportation, advocacy, information, referrals and supportive services:

• Facilitate evidence-based Kids Club and Mom's Empowerment group curriculum to non-residential and residential clients
• Conduct client program enrollment.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings with clients and make appropriate referrals for services outside of CWF scope
• Engage in bi-weekly meetings with grant team regarding project goals, outcomes, and timeline
• Support the essential daily living needs of individuals experiencing homelessness due to intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault in a 24/7 emergency shelter. They actively assess the needs of the shelter community, while managing a caseload of clients working toward self-directed goals, under direct supervision.

Documentation: Document prompt and timely interactions with clients and other relevant activities to examine program goals and outcomes and support continuous improvement, including the following tasks:

• Maintain daily written, verbal, and electronic communication.

• Record client interactions in appropriate databases.
• Participate in grant performance submissions.
• Collaborate with program staff on clients entering emergency shelter.

QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree.