Domestic Violence Advocate (Safe House)

About the Organization
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

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Req Number
DIR-26-00042

Location
CFS - Ocean (Whiting, NJ)

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Openings
1

Category
Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for delivering case management/counseling services for clients and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, implement and monitor individual program plans for clients
• Assess client needs; investigate their eligibility for services
• Counsel and aids individuals and families requiring agency assistance
• Maintain client records and completes required documentation according to agency and accreditation standards. This may include, but is not limited to data entry, progress notes, activity reports, time sheets and logs
• Coordinate client activities
• Assist clients with accessing other services (job training, counseling, housing, medical services, etc.)
• Network with other providers to generate community resources for participants
• May provide supportive counseling in individual and group settings
• May transport consumers to appointments, etc.

OTHER DUTIES: as assigned

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in human services field, social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, child development, criminal justice, education or related discipline; OR High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of human services experience; OR relevant professional credential such as CPRP, CRC, CADC + 2 years related experience, OR a combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years; OR currently being in the last semester of college working towards a Bachelor's degree in the human services field. 40-hour domestic violence training required. Bilingual Preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: Valid driver's license required.

MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Providence House is a 24-hour residential program, as such requires staffing at all times. When accepting a position with this agency it is important to know that the regular shift at the time of hiring is subject to change during the course of your employment, and that at times of staff emergencies or special events you may be required to fill shifts other than (instead of) your regular shift. This may include holidays.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours
40 hours

Proposed Salary
$41,142.86


Schedule
Weekends and evenings shifts required


This position is currently accepting applications.