Job Information
YWCA Central Massachusetts CBS High Risk Advocate in Leominster, Massachusetts
CBS High Risk Advocate
Job Details
Job Location
YWCA Central Massachusetts - North Central Mass - Leominster, MA
Position Type
Full 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. This position will be base out of our Leominster, MA office and will travel in the area of North Central, MA.
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, District Attorney's Office, Probation, schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes
Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders
Assessment of clients for high risk
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
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, Psychology 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