CPI Outreach Advocate​/Lakeland

Overview

This is a non-degreed position that will require the advocate to work collaboratively in a consulting role with CPI child welfare staff, facilitate or co-facilitate DV training with/for DCF staff, safety plan with participants, explain DV services available, provide service management and referrals. The advocate will complete registration paperwork and service documentation for victims of domestic violence who enter Outreach or Shelter services and provide information, referral and counseling to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and the public and facilitate support groups with required documentation attached.

The advocate will act as liaison with community partners including law enforcement and judicial system and provide support to Victim Services Division for special projects such as community awareness/training; monitoring preparation and back up shelter coverage on as needed basis. The ultimate goal of the program is to bridge the gap between child welfare and domestic violence service providers to enhance family safety, create permanency for children, and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.

DCF DV Program Office will provide technical assistance and training to DV staff and child welfare organizations to build collaborations that benefit survivors of domestic violence and their children. DV Advocates play a significant role in ensuring the safety of survivors and their children and provide their expertise in cases where child abuse and domestic violence intersect. The collaboration will support the State of Florida’s efforts to keep children with non-offending, protective parents.

• Adhere to all PRC policies and Code of Conduct standards and always exhibit all PRC’s Core Values.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and vendors.
• Work independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations, as required.
• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect and professionally communicate with others.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to report to work with clean hygiene.
• Ability to adhere to company/program dress code standards.
• All services will be provided regardless of gender or disabilities.
• Provide information, referral and counseling to victims of domestic violence, including but not limited to those with an open child abuse investigation, diversion case or is in the dependency process.
• Read Communication Log and Residents Board at the beginning of each shift.
• Communicate with off-going shift regarding participants and the facility at the beginning of each shift.
• Know and understand relevant Domestic and Sexual Violence Laws and Statutes.
• Maintain professional relationships with community partners and judicial system, reporting observations concerns, and any changes to your direct supervisor or Director of Victim Services.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Document daily services accurately and timely in the ALICE computer system, files, SAL’s, and required logs.
• An employee in this position must be able to react to change productively.
• Provide for the special needs of the participants at the Shelter.
• Must learn, understand and carry out all Domestic Violence Program Procedures.
• Know, understand and respect participants’ rights.
• Conduct initial and ongoing safety planning with participants.
• Consult on the development of safety plans and/or case plans that enhance survivor safety while holding batterers accountable for their violence.
• Inform participants of Crime Victim’s Compensation Assistance and complete paperwork.
• Complete registration paperwork and service documentation for victims of domestic violence who enter Outreach or Shelter Services.
• Participate in staffing on a weekly basis with DCF staff where survivors have an open child abuse investigation, diversion case or is in the…