CBS High Risk and WIN Advocate

Job Details

Job Location

YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$20.58 - $20.58 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Description

As a High Risk Advocate you will act as a liaison with Police Departments; provide services to victims of domestic violence; to include providing crisis intervention, and identifying high risk clients; data collection of the High Risk Response Teams; provide educational activities, and training presentations to the community arenas with a specific focus on high risk prevention; establishing a process of changing the attitudes and beliefs of the community with activities designed to actively promote healthy, non-violent relationships and addressing the factors that condone intimate partner violence with a consistent and systemic approach. A valid driver’s license is required. This position will be based out of our Worcester office and the Worcester Police Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide crisis intervention services, individual and group advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the community and/or agency

• Work closely with Victim Advocates and DA’s office to foster a seamless web of support

• Provide assistance and/or referral with restraining orders, assistance with petitions such as elder abuse and child abuse; advocacy for victims at any stage of the criminal justice process; post sentencing services and support.

• Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders

• Assessment of participants’ needs and for high risk

• Assist participants with adapting and developing a safety plan

• Maintain principles of confidentiality

• Provide consultation to police departments as needed for High Risk cases

• Participate in the Worcester High Risk Team meetings

• Provide outreach services to clients referred from SAFEPLAN and Court Advocates

• Provide and answer hotline calls as needed

• Participate in the YWCA’s CCRN

• Maintain written documentation for participant records per policy

• Collect and maintain required monthly statistics

• Attend agency meetings and in-service training, as required

• Participate in agency trainings, meetings, and community education presentations

• Develop and maintain community resource contacts

• Adhere to all YWCA Central Massachusetts Domestic Violence Services Policies and Procedures

• Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager/Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as Human Services, Counseling, or Social Services

• Knowledge of domestic violence and/or family violence and related issues such as substance abuse and mental health, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, community development, and education

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and team members

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality

• Empathetic, non-judgmental and active listening skills

• Ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Organized; innovative

• Knowledge of community resources

• Excellent computer skills required