Victim Advocate

Job Details

Job Location:

New Haven Court, New Haven, CT
- New Haven, CT 06510

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offering integrated care for individuals and families navigating mental health, substance use, and domestic violence. Our dedicated teams work to create lasting change through support, empowerment, and connection to vital services.

• Provides in-person or telephone contact, including support in designing and implementing safety plan (e.g., obtaining protective order)
• Provides information regarding court process, victims’ rights, prosecution, sanctions, court orders, OVS criminal injuries compensation.
• Assist with registering for CT SAVIN/DOC Victims Notification Programs.
• Develops a system of referral for self, children, and dependents, to CDVS programs and other services in the community served by the court, referring victims for immediate and/or on-going services.
• Complete progress notes, within 24 hours, documenting progress in ETO on service goals and objectives, psychosocial histories, and other documentation within UCDVS guidelines for content and timeliness.
• Provides victim input regarding prosecution / disposition of the criminal case.
• Keeps DVS Resource Manual current, adding new resources as appropriate including United Way 2-1-1.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience or strong knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and the court system
• Ability to obtain Domestic Violence Counselor Certification (required before providing direct services; annual renewal required)
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of civil and criminal court system as related to domestic violence issues
• Strong counseling, advocacy, networking, and crisis intervention skills required
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) desirable. Demonstrated oral and written skills required.

• Meaningful mission-driven work with real impact
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you’re passionate about empowering survivors and building safer communities, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.