Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate

Position Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Schedule: Regular hours are Monday-Wednesday 3:00pm-11:00pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm. \* Location: On-Site, Torrington, CT Salary Range: $22.50-$24.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience Summary: To support and facilitate the healing of victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families, by providing counseling, resources and legal, medical and other social service advocacy. Responsibilities: - Coordinate with other staff to provide crisis line coverage 24/7/365 and be available for after-hours shifts as required, including nights, weekends and holidays - Provide support counseling, advocacy, referral and follow-up for sheltered and non-sheltered clients using empowerment approach to enhance confidence and self-esteem - Complete shelter screenings and intakes (within 24 hours) per established intake guidelines - Welcome and orient new residents - Support residents in establishing and achieving short and long-term goals - Conduct case management meetings - Coordinate and facilitate client house meetings for shelter and TLP - Assist residents leaving shelter in transition to another living situation (including referrals, furniture, security deposits, applications) - Provide necessary cleaning of resident rooms upon exit. Prepare rooms for new resident arrival - Work to create a safe and clean-living environment by participating in cleaning the shelter - Accompany adult victims/survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and/or court when requested. To provide advocacy and/or emotional support upon victim's/survivor’s request. - Stay informed of all services, referral resources, legislation, and policies regarding victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault - Maintain regular contact with community organizations/service providers to ensure effective referrals - Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare, if necessary - Assist with community education and provide in-services as requested - Provide information, application assistance and support for Victim Compensation funds - Maintain and provide service data/statistics as required - Participate in individual and group supervision including advocate meetings and co-facilitator meetings - Be an ambassador for Susan B. Anthony Project. Participate in events, programs and promotions of awareness and advocacy - Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency Qualifications: - Education and experience that may have been gained through relevant training, employment, or volunteer experience. - Knowledge of counseling and social services - Ability to understand and incorporate the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence into work - Ability to understand and incorporate political/system's perspective of domestic violence/sexual abuse issues into work - Training - certification as DV/SA counselor per statute - Willingness to participate as a member of a team to enhance agency communication and operation - Excellent problem solving, communications and follow up skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and/or other programs - Use of positive communications and proactive conflict resolution - Ability to work with other agencies, systems, board and volunteers - Daily access to a car with a valid CT driver’s license - Able to lift and move 25 pounds - Patience and a sense of humor *\*Employees who are required to be certified to provide direct service to clients under the CGS 52-146K and the managers to these employees, are considered essential personnel. Their classification as essential personnel requires coverage of critical crisis services and residential presence during all shifts; daytime, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, storms and other emergency situations.* Benefits: - Paid time off and holidays - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Supplemental insurance options th…