Domestic Violence Advocate - Residential Services

Domestic Violence Advocate - Residential Services Who We Are and Who We're Looking For: If you are looking to join a supportive team driven to impact the lives of others, look no further. SafeHouse Denver has been around for 47 years, and we are on a mission to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors. We are committed to providing survivors with a safe space, where they are believed, supported, and trusted. We guide community awareness of domestic violence through education, partnerships, and inclusion. We are currently looking for a Domestic Violence Advocate with crisis intervention skills to support our work as we prepare to serve more survivors in greater ways. SafeHouse Denver promotes a culture of excellence. We prioritize and practice seven core values: Trust : We foster a culture of trust by being reliable, honest, consistent, direct, and transparent. Dedication : We are intentional, passionate, and driven. We commit to making a meaningful impact. Compassion : We listen, seek to understand, and help. We embody kindness, patience, empathy, and see the value of each individual. Collaboration : We encourage, cooperate, support, and share. We also welcome humor and fun. Innovation : We are bold, brave, and fearless. We value curiosity and continuous learning. Leadership : We operate with integrity, transparency, and ethics. We are solutions-oriented, optimistic, accessible, and critical thinkers. Inclusion : We embrace and respect diverse perspectives and experiences; we believe in a welcome and equitable environment. What You'll Be Doing: Respond to callers who access SafeHouse Denver's 24-hour Crisis & Information Line Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and de-escalation Provides information and education on domestic abuse, trauma response, and coping skills Supports callers in assessing immediate needs, identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals, and supports callers in developing a plan of action Provides safety planning by supporting callers in assessing danger/risks, identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals, and supporting callers in implementing their safety plan Screens callers for emergency residential services Provides initial intake of new residents Orientates new residents to the emergency residential facility/program Provides appraisal of the resident's presenting problem Assess immediate needs, identify culturally appropriate resources and referrals, and support residents in developing a plan of action Provides safety planning by supporting residents in assessing danger/risks, identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals, and supporting residents in implementing their safety plan Provides emotional support, de-escalation, and crisis intervention during the intake process Provides short-term individual advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and crisis intervention to adult residents and children Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and de-escalation to residents as needed or requested Supports residents in developing short-term goals plans to address immediate concerns Provides information and education about domestic abuse, trauma response, and coping skills Provides safety planning by supporting residents in assessing danger/risks, identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals, and supports residents in implementing their safety plan Communicates with Primary Advocates to ensure quality services to residents Provides case management services for emergency residential facility clients Conducts an initial meeting with new resident to assist residents in identifying needs and goals Links residents to culturally appropriate resources and referrals to meet immediate/ongoing needs and goals Meets as needed to provide ongoing support and encouragement Advocates on #J-18808-Ljbffr SafeHouse Denver