Co-Located Domestic Violence Advocate

3 weeks ago

Denver, United States SafeHouse Denver Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho We Are and Who We’re Looking For: If you are looking to join a supportive team driven to impact the lives of others, look no further. SafeHouse Denver has been around for 47 years, and we are on a mission to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors. We are committed to providing survivors with a safe space, where they are believed, supported, and trusted. We are currently looking for a Co-Located Domestic Violence Advocate to provide advocacy-based counseling services to survivors of intimate partner abuse. The Advocate will be co-located at SafeHouse Denver’s Counseling & Advocacy Center and the Rose Andom Center. The Advocate will carry a caseload of counseling clients and must be able to respond timely and appropriately to a diverse range of survivors healing from trauma.

Come join our team and support our work as we prepare to serve more survivors in greater ways. SafeHouse Denver promotes a culture of excellence. We prioritize and practice seven core values:

Trust We foster a culture of trust by being reliable, honest, consistent, direct, and transparent.
Dedication We are intentional, passionate, and driven. We commit to making a meaningful impact.
Compassion We listen, seek to understand, and help. We embody kindness, patience, empathy, and see the value of each individual.
Collaboration We encourage, cooperate, support, and share. We also welcome humor and fun.
Innovation We are bold, brave, and fearless. We value curiosity and continuous learning.
Leadership We operate with integrity, transparency, and ethics. We are solutions-oriented, optimistic, accessible, and critical thinkers.
Inclusion We embrace and respect diverse perspectives and experiences; we believe in a welcome and equitable environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:
1) Provide advocacy-based domestic violence counseling at the SafeHouse Denver administrative building as well as the Rose Andom Center.
• Conduct initial intake and safety assessments.
• Provide emotional support utilizing various counseling techniques.
• Provide psychoeducation on the dynamics of domestic violence and trauma.
• Assist clients in identifying options and achieving goals.
• Plan and facilitate psychoeducational, prevention and/or support groups.

2) Respond to callers who access the SafeHouse crisis line via telephone.
• Conduct crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Provide information, education, and emotional support.

3) Participate in all required staff and supervision meetings

4) Demonstrate initiative and vision for service quality improvement and problem prevention and resolution.
• Work diligently to achieve individual, team, and agency goals and objectives.
• Network with other service providers and community agencies to assist clients and the agency.

5) Respond to domestic violence survivors who access the Rose Andom Center seeking immediate support services (daily walk-in hours at this location)
• Conduct crisis intervention and assess immediate needs.
• Complete safety plan.
• Make recommendations and support survivors in identifying options and make viable connections with diverse community resources.
• Conduct initial screening and assessment for ongoing services through SafeHouse Denver.

6) Collaborate with SafeHouse Denver and Rose Andom Center staff and other stakeholders.
• Assist as needed with the ongoing training and support of new staff.
• Work collaboratively and consistently with all entities within the Rose Andom Center, including law enforcement, other government agencies as well as community-based providers to enhance survivor outcomes.

7) Maintain accurate and timely record keeping.
• Responsible for appropriate charting and all necessary documentation.
• Complete required and time sensitive data collection and entry.

8) All other duties as assigned.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; superior time management and organizational skills
  • Attentive, responsive, and proactive; ability to pivot as necessary to meet the needs of survivors
  • Detail oriented with strong technical aptitude; advanced proficiency in utilizing MS Office
  • Passion for the SafeHouse Denver mission
  • Strong working knowledge of domestic violence and empowerment models; crisis intervention and advocacy skills
  • Able to travel to and work from two different Denver locations.
Preferred:
  • 2 years of experience working in a counseling setting.
  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment.
  • A solid understanding of how people and organizations change and the ability to be adaptable.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay: $24-26 hourly, full-time position, non-exempt, with annual performance evaluations and an opportunity for merit-based increase
• Fantastic benefits package, including plenty of paid time off for rest and vacations, and employee health insurance coverage paid 90% or more by the employer
• Continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work environment with opportunities to have fun
• Work with committed people who want to impact change
• A chance to be a part of a movement that will help more survivors

What Are You Waiting For? To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Natasha Adler, Director of Survivor Services at nadler@safehousedenver.org. SafeHouse Denver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. SafeHouse Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.

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