Job Description

Overview:

Jewish Family and Childrens Services (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

Domestic Violence Advocate: The Domestic Violence Advocate provides guidance, domestic violence education, safety planning, advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, phone consultation, resource linkage, and referral to victims & survivors of domestic violence.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct service to program participants, including managing inquiry calls, completing phone screenings, completing intakes, developing and implementing the participants Case Plans for Success.
• Provides ongoing case management, advocacy, domestic violence education, and support services during clients participation in program. Maintains active caseload of 1520 clients.
• Completes client record documentation professionally and on-time using the Agencys electronic medical record system.
• Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings as required, and community partner meetings as a representative of JFCS when appropriate, i.e. DV Collaborators Meeting.
• Represents JFCS and Shelter Without Walls in the community and helps build & maintain partnerships with community agencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination in experience and/or education.
• Bilingual Spanish-English Required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with victims of domestic violence.
• Significant knowledge of, and interest in, domestic violence intervention with families and children.
• Ability to work independently on specific assignments.
• Ability to be flexible, as specific tasks will change.

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
• Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
• FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, prescriptions, and telehealth.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
• Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
• Tuition and license/certification reimbursement.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
• Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.

Jewish Family & Children's Service

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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