Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

Job summary

Position Title: Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate

Program: Domestic Violence Services

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

Location: DVS Safe House-confidential

The DV Counselor/Advocate provides person-centered, trauma-informed supportive services, including safety planning, case management, and empowerment counseling to residents and adult (community) victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Duties: & Responsibilities:

Direct Client Services

• Provide trauma-informed counseling/advocacy services and case management services to residents and community clients.
• Assist residents and clients to complete goal (service) plans within seven (7) days of intake.
• Assess needs of resident/client and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Completes client intakes and exits.
• Facilitate DV support groups.

Accountability and Compliance

• Ensure all client information and data is accurate and complete.
• Complete required client data entry and documentation in secure database.
• Attend/participate in case review meetings.
• Complete 10 hours of continuing DV education annually.

Teamwork

• Provide support and coverage as part of the DVS Safe House team, including hotline and text line, front desk, and on-call, weekend and holiday coverage, on a rotating schedule.
• Communicate essential information in appropriate logs in accordance with DVS policy and procedures.

Advocacy

• Provide outreach services to target and underserved populations in the community.
• Provide individual and systems advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims with community partners.

*Performs other related duties as assigned.