Positions: Part-time Hotline Advocate (Monday 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Tues/Wed 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Part-time Family Court Advocate (Monday (8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Tues/Wed 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Function:
Both positions provide crisis intervention; supportive counseling; to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Responsibilities:
- Support victims/survivors in decision-making by providing correct information and available options regarding information and referrals; court, law enforcement, medical and social services advocacy/accompaniment.
- Advocating that the rights of the victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence are being met
- Gather information and data pertaining to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence
- Advocate/accompany victims/survivors as they navigate court, law enforcement, medical and social services systems
- Inform victims/survivors of all Crisis Services programming including shelter, groups, counseling and 24-hour hotline
- Follow up with victims/survivors through court hearings; police intervention and hospital accompaniment and status of case
- Assist victims/survivors file crime victims compensation application/follow up
- Maintain current information on laws; policy and procedures regarding domestic and sexual violence
- Maintain positive working relationships with community agencies, courts, law enforcement, and medical professionals
- Make child abuse mandated reports to registry as appropriate
- All other duties as assigned
- Available "on call" week nights and weekends as scheduled.
Qualifications
- Acceptance and support of mission of the YWCA
- Ability to interact with diverse populations
- Ability maintain confidentiality
- General computer skills
- AS degree in human services; criminal justice; social work or related field preferred or 2 years experience in the field of domestic and sexual violence
- Ability to be on-call/flexible schedule
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a team player
- Must have vehicle and ability to travel
Click here to submit your resume and cover letter or mail your information to: YWCA Mohawk Valley, ATTN: Human Resources, 1000 Cornelia Street, Utica, NY 13502.
EOE/AA