Domestic Violence Advocate

Description Seeking Advocates for our Domestic Violence Program (DVP) located in Windham, CT. Work as part of a team in our 24/7 residential shelter, which provides a safe environment to adults and children fleeing domestic violence. You would be a trained, certified domestic violence advocate providing individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, shelter and hotline coverage. As part of our DVP team, you would coordinate services for victims of domestic violence and collaborate with staff to meet their needs. Basic office tasks, such as copying, filing, and organizing materials, as well as cleaning, are required. Domestic Violence Program DVP offers services to anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse and provides a diverse array of services, including 24/7 emergency shelter, court advocacy assistance, referral and information services, support groups and counseling, case management, recreation, bilingual staff, educational programs for schools, and training for professionals throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Schedule 1st shift: 1st shift: Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (40 hours per week) 1st shift: Sunday through Monday, 7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. ( 16 hours per week) 2nd shift: 2nd shift: Friday & Saturday, 12:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (16 hours per week) 2nd shift: Monday through Friday 12:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (40 hours per week) Minimum Requirements 1st and 2nd shift positions – Bachelors Degree in relevant human services field, or Associates Degree plus two years of appropriate experience required. Salary Range $19.00-$21.50 per hour (depending on experience) Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay: $19.96-$22.59 per hour (depending on experience) Benefit Package Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid Four weeks of paid vacation 12 paid holidays Paid Sick time Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement Professional Development Funds 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year *Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions Work Location In person Important Employment Requirement All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Services