Advocate - Domestic Violence Outreach

Position Summary:

The Advocate provides crisis intervention, information and referral, accompaniment, safety planning, support and liaison services to survivors of domestic violence in area courts. The Advocate will also provide other service advocacy e.g. law enforcement, social services, medical and employment.

• Accompanies and advocates for clients at court, police and other agencies as needed. Assists clients in obtaining order of protection, custody orders and child support. Provides safety planning, information, referral and domestic violence education to clients.
• Meets with walk-ins to provide crisis intervention, supportive listening, information and referral; develops safety plans with clients and conducts eligibility assessment for all Domestic Violence services.
• Respond to the 24-hour hotline, crisis chat line, and provide direct services to advocacy and case management clients, including shelter placement and alternative options.
• Acts in accordance with Equinox mission. Maintain highest level of professional ethical standards. Ensures confidentiality when dealing with employees, clients and the public.
• Maintain client records according to program and regulatory requirements. Maintain statistics requirements for the agency and funding sources.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with community services and may represent the agency in formal and informal groups related to domestic violence services. Maintain positive relations with the general public, government and community agencies.
• Consults with other team members regarding client strategies and progress.
• Participates in staff and advocacy meetings, as well as individual supervision.
• May represent the agency in formal and informal groups related to domestic violence services.
• Comply with all documentation requirements.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse/maltreatment as a mandated reporter.
• Performs other duties as requested for the enhancement and continuation of programming.

• Ability to negotiate stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry minimum of 15 lbs.
• Ability to handle basic facility emergencies.
• Ability to drive and transport clients at times with agency vehicles.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four years’ experience in human services.
• Must have a clean, valid NYS Driver License, with access to reliable transportation as needed.

• Associates’ Degree in a human service-related field preferred with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in human services OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related field preferred with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or an additional language.
  
  Prior experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, mental health or substance abuse populations preferred.
• Prior case management/crisis intervention services experience preferred.

Monday through Friday

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, paid holidays, a fantastic Employee Assistance Program through Capital

EAP, Group-Term Life Insurance, Short
-Term Disability and much more!

Equinox, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.