Bi-Lingual Domestic Violence Advocate

4 weeks ago

South Bend, United States YWCA North Central Indiana Full time $45,000 - $50,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate

 

1.         General Description

 

Provides case management and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence; plans and facilitates psycho-educational groups; performs client support and referral duties associated with assistance to women and their children in crisis, translates agency materials for Spanish-speaking clients.

 

2.         Reporting Relationship

 

The Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate reports to the Vice President of Programs & Services.

 

3.         Supervises

 

The Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

4.         Responsibilities and Essential Functions

 

·         Provides case management to assigned clients individually or in groups, exercising a considerable degree of professional judgment, in consultation with other staff, participates in development of client service plans, prepares and maintains current records on assigned cases according to program policies and procedures, including intake, treatment plans, progress notes, and other appropriate documentation.

·         Plans and facilitates psycho-educational groups.

·         Maintains familiarity with local housing and employment opportunities, assists clients in developing job opportunities, preparing for interviews, with transportation to appointments, and with finding suitable housing

·         Identifies agency resources for client needs, maintains liaison with community agencies, including law enforcement system, frequently needed by clients, maintains current information on agency resources and intake procedures, support clients with referral intake process of community agencies.

·         Provides referrals, case management and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and non-residents, as assigned.

·         Translates materials into Spanish.

·         Enforces general rules and regulations according to the established policies and procedures.

·         Participates in in-service training and regular staff meetings, including case management.

·         Under supervisor's direction, provides consultation and education services to community agencies, groups, and individuals.

·         Networks with area service providers, coordinates outreach efforts to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence.

·         Remains current concerning new trends in domestic violence services.

·         Ensures appropriate and accurate documentation regarding client interactions, in compliance with agency and grant standards.

·         Ensures appropriate and accurate documentation regarding distribution of time and payroll, in compliance with agency and grant standards.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

 

5.         Education and Experience

 

Undergraduate degree in psychology, sociology or related field, one to three years experience in related field or other appropriate combination of education and experience.

 

6.         Knowledge and Ability

 

Fluent in English and in Spanish. Knowledge of intervention crisis techniques and practices, thorough knowledge of community agency resources and procedures, ability to prepare accurate and informative client records, communicates well and functions as part of a team, makes decisions based on the policies and procedures developed by the YWCA, establishes and maintains harmonious interpersonal relationships exhibiting tact, integrity, and good judgment, must be certified in CPR within probation period.

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