DV Advocate - GBV RRH Program

Overview

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is committed to community at heart of all we do. Since 1857, MFS empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. We are hiring for a full-time DV Advocate with the Gender Based Violence Rapid Rehousing Program at our Calumet Center
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Salary
The average starting salary for this position ranges from $44,000 to $48,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience.

• Provides direct housing support services to survivors of gender-based violence and/or their children, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, life skills development, parenting support, information, and/or referrals. Direct services may be in-person, virtual, or by phone and conducted in individual, group, family, or communal settings.
• Assesses and responds to the needs of survivors seeking supportive services using short-term, strengths-based interventions.
• In partnership with the client, develops and reviews a housing service plan, tracks progress toward goals.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of MFS programs and community resources; may facilitate linkages with services within MFS and in the community.
• Administers required assessments and outcome tools at designated intervals.
• Attends mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
• Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs to provide comprehensive services.
• Completes paperwork timely, including case notes and other documentation for the client’s file.
• Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including timelines and reporting requirements.
• Stays informed about developments in the field of domestic violence; attends workshops or conferences to enhance professional development.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with local agencies and partnering sites; represents MFS and the domestic violence program in the community.
• Addresses housing-related issues including lease matters.
• Provides linkages to support services including transportation, childcare assistance, and clothing/uniform assistance.
• Records family progress in Infonet and case files.
• Handles emergency and crisis situations with clients.
• Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals’ code of ethics.
• Other duties specific to the needs of the site or program where this position is based.

• Training: 40-hour Domestic Violence training preferred at time of hire; required at first opportunity upon hire and must be completed prior to any contact with DV program clients or their personally identifying information.
• High School diploma or GED plus 4 years’ work experience or associate’s degree plus 2 years’ work experience, preferably in gender-based violence or a social services-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field. Experience in social services and/or gender-based violence preferred. Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) certification preferred.
• Bilingual/Spanish preferred.

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and background checks.

• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

• Can sit and stand for sustained periods, frequently talk, hear, use hands to operate objects or controls, and occasionally bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Close visual acuity is required for data entry and computer work.

Metropolitan Family Services offers a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• HSAs: MFS contributes $2,000 to individuals and $4,000 to families, prorated to benefits start date.
• Free Teladoc services for general medicine and behavioral health for all team members.
• Ascensus 401K with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% from day one of eligibility.

More about us:
Metropolitan is Illinois  first comprehensive human services agency, reaching more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.