Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate - Safe House

Job Description

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ????

Join us in our mission as a DV Advocate at Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties .

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the DV Advocate you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Provide direct services to survivors of domestic violence, to include counseling, legal advocacy, transportation, and referrals, etc.
• Complete intake process for prospective residential and nonresidential clients to determine if they are eligible for program services.
• Cover the 24-hour crisis hotline on a rotating basis.
• Maintain working knowledge of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services regulatory requirements for domestic violence residences and assist the Domestic Violence Program Director in ensuring that regulatory requirements at the Catholic Charities domestic violence safe dwelling are being met.

DV Advocate Minimum Salary: $ 22.198/hour

DV Advocate Maximum Salary: $ 22.198/hour

DV Advocate Schedule: Monday - Wednesday, & Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm; Thursdays 8:30AM to 6:30PM

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field
• 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • Retirement planning options

  • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

  • Click here to view our benefit brochure!

  • A collaborative work environment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

• Exciting referral bonuses

• Ongoing training and development

• Recognition and Awards

• Career Growth

• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)