CBS High Risk Advocate

CBS High Risk Advocate Job Details Job Location YWCA Central Massachusetts - North Central Mass - Leominster, MA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $20.58 - $20.58 Hourly Job Shift Day Description As a Community Based Services High Risk Advocate you will provide services to victims of domestic violence; to include providing crisis intervention, individual and group advocacy for victims and identifying high risk clients; data collection of the High Risk Response Teams; providing 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 base out of our Leominster, MA office and will travel in the area of North Central, MA. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Provide crisis intervention services, individual and group advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the community and/or agency + Establish and maintain relationships with police departments, District Attorney's Office, Probation, schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes + Enter and maintain data outcomes for various funders + Assessment of clients for high risk + Maintain principles of confidentiality + Provide consultation to police departments as needed for the High Risk Response Team + Participate in all High Risk Response Team meetings + Provide outreach services to clients referred from SAFEPLAN Advocates + Provide and answer hotline calls as needed and assist local police departments + Participate in the local domestic violence roundtable events as needed + Maintain written documentation for client 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 Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Human Services, Counseling, Psychology 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