Job Information
YWCA Central Massachusetts High Risk Advocate in Worcester, Massachusetts
High Risk Advocate
Job Details
Job Location
YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$20.58 - $20.58 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Description
As a High Risk Advocate you will act as a liaison with Police Departments; provide services to victims of domestic violence; to include providing crisis intervention, and identifying high risk clients; data collection of the High Risk Response Teams; provide 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 based out of our Worcester office and the Worcester Police Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide crisis intervention services, individual and group advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the community and/or agency
Work closely with Victim Advocates and DA’s office to foster a seamless web of support
Provide assistance and/or referral with restraining orders, assistance with petitions such as elder abuse and child abuse; advocacy for victims at any stage of the criminal justice process; post sentencing services and support.
Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders
Assessment of participants’ needs and for high risk
Assist participants with adapting and developing a safety plan
Maintain principles of confidentiality
Provide consultation to police departments as needed for High Risk cases
Participate in the Worcester High Risk Team meetings
Provide outreach services to clients referred from SAFEPLAN and Court Advocates
Provide and answer hotline calls as needed
Participate in the YWCA’s CCRN
Maintain written documentation for participant 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/Director
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, 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