Part Time Weekend Advocate - Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Inc

Position Title:

Part-time Weekend Advocate

Basic Functions:

To provide support, advocacy, safety planning and educational services to adult victims of domestic violence who come to the domestic violence program for sheltered and/or non-sheltered services. This position is to be carried out while empowering victims with respect to their safety and their right to self-determination.

Reports To:

Advocate positions will be supervised by the Shelter Manager, Director of Programs and ultimately accountable to the Executive Director.

Class:

Non-Exempt, Bargaining

Hours per Week: Based on Hire Letter 

Shifts Open

Saturday 12am to 9am

Sunday 12am to 12pm

Areas of Responsibility

This position requires work assignments and responsibilities such as, but not limited to:

Direct Services

· Provide client intake and assessment, including sheltering women and families in accordance with agency protocols

· Assist clients in developing individualized safety plans including: plans for leaving, for staying and for long-range planning

· Assist parents in developing safety plans which include their children

· Provide individual domestic violence counseling and advocacy

· Provide coverage to 24-hour domestic violence hotline

· Serve as a member of the 24-hour hotline back-up rotation

· Provide clients with information and referral to community services and resources

· Advocate with outside systems regarding clients’ needs

· Facilitate support/education groups

· Other services as deemed necessary

· Provide written educational information to adult clients about domestic violence, its effects on victims, as well as its effects on children

· Provide to adult clients a state and local listing of available resources

· Provide information regarding state victim compensation resources

General

· Maintain accurate service records and submit all required statistics in accordance with agency due dates

· Attend and participate in regular meetings called by MWC, CCADV and other meetings as scheduled, including training programs developed for Advocates

· Must uphold privileged communication of clients and all responsibilities of mandatory reporting

· Provide peer coverage to critical tasks such as court-based family violence victim advocacy as needed

· Maintain vacant shelter rooms for immediate occupancy

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree or eight years (8) years experience in related field. A combination of an Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years of experience will be considered.

· Comprehensive working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence.

· Commitment to working with domestic violence victims and their children to develop a plan for their safety and preserve their right to self-determination.

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Ability to gather, consolidate and present client information through interviews

· Knowledge of community resources

· Ability to work effectively with both traditional and non-traditional systems

· Ability to maintain service records, complete accurate statistical and narrative reports and submit in accordance with due dates

· Must obtain and maintain certification as battered women’s counselor, as per CGS 52-146k

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, alternating hours every other weekend, 12am to 12pm and/or 12pm to 12am. This position will require availability for flexible hours as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

Special Requirements

This position requires periodic travel. A valid driver’s license and current certificate of insurance is required for personnel who may travel in their scope of service to Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis. Criminal, Department of Children and Families and Department of Motor Vehicles background checks are required for all staff to confirm suitability for employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.52 - $21.19 per hour, Current Differential Pay $22.81

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meriden, CT 06451: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)