Domestic Violence Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Hyattsville, Maryland, United States Mary's Center Full time

At Mary's Center, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. As a Domestic Violence Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence as they take steps towards becoming self-sufficient.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and have experience working with victims of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Support Specialist will provide care coordination services to help navigate and connect to legal, health, and domestic violence service providers. This individual will also lead outreach activities to educate the community on domestic violence and healthy relationships.

The Domestic Violence Support Specialist will be responsible for providing crisis intervention and ongoing case management to DV victims and survivors in need of support. This includes explaining crime victims' rights and supporting navigation through legal processes in civil and criminal courts for domestic violence. Additionally, the specialist will assist DV victims/survivors with drafting individualized safety plans, help identify emergency contacts, and brainstorm other strategies to maximize safety.

The specialist will also educate the financial resources available to victims, such as crime victim compensation programs, and support victims with the application process. Furthermore, the specialist will identify urgent housing needs of DV victims and support housing solutions. They will also refer services to address whole-person centered health and wellness, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services.

This position will report directly to the Director of Social Services and will be responsible for documentation, including entering all screenings, assessments, and encounter notes into electronic health records within 48 hours from date of service. The specialist will also ensure all application forms are completed accurately and submitted with appropriate supporting documents.

We offer a competitive salary of $62,000 per year, which takes into account the location and the requirements of the position. In addition to the salary, we offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and a 403(b) retirement plan. We also offer 25 days of paid leave annually, plus 5 educational days, and a transportation subsidy via metro and bus.

If you are passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

  • Associate degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Human Services; or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in victim services
  • Experience with trauma-informed care
  • Ability to become a certified DV victim advocate via a multi-day 40-hour training
  • Abide by grant report timelines and deadlines
  • Implement case management skills independently to include care coordination, referral follow-up, and case closure
  • Possess knowledge of community resources that can address social drivers of health

Language requirement: Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish as used by participants.

Work Environment: This position serves Prince George's & Montgomery counties in Maryland and is assigned to Mary's Center's Adelphi and Silver Spring clinic locations. Mostly in a typical office or clinic setting with quiet to moderate noise level. Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule - remotely & onsite, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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