Full-Time Domestic Violence Advocate

As part of a dynamic, diverse team of passionate advocates, committed to transforming the world, you will deliver culturally relevant , trauma-informed , counseling services for the adults of domestic violence in the Mt. Vernon District Office.

Domestic Violence Counseling Services, Crisis intervention, Hotline Support, Outreach and Community Engagement.

currently performed in a hybrid between remote (phone and Telehealth ) as well as in-person .

As an Advocate - you will work to further MSP’s mission in accordance with our guiding principles as a key role as part of the Domestic Violence Program. The Domestic Violence Advocate is expected to provide critical supportive services in a way that is compassionate and adheres to culturally appropriate best practices and agency expectations. You will be trained in Anti-Racist principles, to provide trauma-informed, client-centered counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals and advocacy. You will maintain strong connections to all other MSP program areas, including our Shelter and Center for Legal Services. In a highly visible role, you will build and maintain cross-referral partnerships and improve the overall response to domestic violence in the Mt. Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling and advocacy to those individuals impacted by intimate partner violence.

Provid ing support & coverage to the 24-hour hotline / Web Chat/ Text Line

Conduct outreach to victims, assessing their emotional and practical needs, as well as explaining the services offered by MSP.

Provide clients with information and referrals to outside services for themselves and their children

Represent the agency at community meetings and coalitions

Provides accompaniments to clients within the Westchester County area including Courts , doctors and housing appointments, Social Security Offices

Maintain program statistics in compliance with funding requirements and objectives

Representing MS P at community presentations in outreach to establish and strengthen partnerships.

Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of two years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or providing counseling to victims of trauma

Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly preferred

Experience working with children and families, providing counseling, support and ad vocacy in a variety of settings

Knowledge of gender-based violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, or trauma

Technology proficiencies including using Excel, Aprico t and other web-based platforms

As a passionate advocate for social justice, you adopt an anti-oppression lens to understand gender-based violence. You also understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment to developing the language and tools we need to undo institutional oppression. You are flexible and work well as part of a team and independently. MSP’s Domestic Violence Team consists of a Senior Director, three Senior Advocate, a Senior Childr en’s Counselor, a Child ren’s Counselor, six Domestic Violence Advocate s . All residential and non-residential services staff work with MSP’s Emergency Shelter, a confidential site in Westchester County, NY.

At MSP, we strongly believe that integrating a world-changing approach into all areas of our work is essential to ending domestic violence and human trafficking. Our dynamic and diverse team of compassionate advocates is working to create a world in which every individual has the basic human right to be free from gender-based violence and to engage in relationships that embrace the principles of respect, equality, and safety.
MSP is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, responding to domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester County, New York, by providing multi-lingual, trauma-informed legal and supportive services. We bolster our work with clients by engaging in extensive outreach and community education, strengthening the systemic response to all forms of gender-based violence.

MSP employees enjoy a generous health benefits package that includes dental and vision care. Our Financial Savings Plan reflects a commitment to the future well-being of our employees. PTO and self-care are important to us and we offer a PTO plan that includes, vacation, sick time, personal days as well as summer Fridays.

Regular/Full time/Flexible/Non-Exempt.

My Sisters’ Place believes that an effective, broad-based movement for social transformation must be rooted in anti-oppression principles as we work towards a more just and equitable society. People of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ Community are encouraged to apply. MSP policy prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services.

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