AMVETS Jobs

Must have the following to apply:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field plus one year of experience preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred
• FCADV Competency-Based Core training plus an additional 6 hours of individualized training (30 hours total) to qualify for privilege status; must successfully pass written test
• Valid state Driver's License withat least two years driving experience, automobile insurance, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to pass and maintain a Level II background check
• Requires24-hourFCADV CoreCompetency trainingandadditional6-hours(30-hourstotal)to qualifyforprivilege
• Requiresongoing 16-hours ofDV-relatedtrainingafterthefirst
• Ability to handle crisis situations with expertise
• A self-starter and the ability to perform with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a team
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making
• Organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• Verbal and oral communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of domestic violence and victim issues, including advocacy activities, statutes, and impact on children
• Works in compliance with standards/values
• Transportation required
• Ability to be flexible with schedule

Required Screenings: Background Checks.

Job Description: Provides empowerment-based advocacy, safety planning, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and service management to Outreach participants. Provides information, referrals, and counseling to participants. Provide crisis intervention and referral services to phone callers. Assists in the completion of petitions for Injunctions for Protection.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary duty includes assisting participants in the completion of petitions for Injunctions for Protection: the assistance, filing, and follow-up with the courthouse on these petitions

Provides services to scheduled appointments and walk-in participants

Works with individual participants to assess the lethality of the situation and develop a safety plan

Assesses the participant's individual strengths and needs, identifies strengths and challenges present, offers options, and assists the participants in selecting from the options available

Coordinates services with appropriate community resources and refers participants and children to necessary support services

Makes internal/external referrals as necessary

Maintains contact with participants to follow up on petitions

Assists Outreach Advocates with information on Injunctions for Protection of participants

Communicates with advocates on status of petitions of their participants

Answers Outreach phone and provides crisis intervention, safety planning, information, referrals, and links/schedules for services, as needed

Schedules intakes with Outreach participants

Has a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence, service programs, confidentiality, and privilege

Attends agency meetings and all other meetings as assigned

Service management and documentation meet FCADV program standards

Provides ongoing safety planning with participants

Assists participants with arranging for transportation to appointments

Maintains participant files and ensures data is entered into ALICE/WS (data system) immediately after all participant contact

Updates the master list and IFP binder daily as necessary

Maintains written records required for statistical reportin

Compiles statistical information on services rendered and submits correct reports monthly to supervisor

Completes and reports on all assessment tools required by contract/funders

Assists supervisors in the entering of data for the Children's Board