Domestic Violence​/Sexual Assault Advocate; LICSW - per diem

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Shifts between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Job Summary

The Newton-Wellesley Hospital Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program provides individual, community and systems responses to sexual assault and domestic violence through direct advocacy services, education, community linkages, quality improvement and program evaluation.

• Provide direct services to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Services include but are not limited to crisis intervention, collaborative safety planning, advocacy, short and in some instances long-term counseling, as well as the provision of information, and supported referrals.
• Holistically assess the particular needs of each survivor and ensure that appropriate services are offered to the survivor and any safe family and friends, including children, elders and animal companions.
• Provide on-call consultation to hospital and community-based health care providers.
• Develop and co-facilitate support, empowerment and wellness groups for survivors of interpersonal violence.
• Provide outreach in the hospital and in the community to increase awareness of the availability of services for survivors. Work to address any barriers to obtaining services.
• Work closely with program staff and volunteers to provide trauma-informed and survivor-centered services.
• Work collaboratively with providers both within and outside the hospital to ensure an anti-oppression approach to the challenges faced by survivors both individually and collectively.

This role is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, onsite.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, LICSW required. Must have clinical experience and grounding. Experience in crisis and trauma settings, where significant, can fulfill clinical grounding requirement. Clinical experience can also be proven through licensure in psychology, social work, or mental health counseling.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in sexual or domestic violence organization. Experience in similar fields (human trafficking organizations, hate crimes, child abuse) will also be considered.
• Must be DPH-certified as a rape crisis counselor or have the willingness to be trained.
• Must have appropriate training as a domestic violence advocate or the willingness to be trained.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Multiple cultural and linguistic skill sets strongly preferred; demonstrated ability and skill in conflict negotiation and resolution; strong analytical and written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions; ability to work as a member of a team with program staff, hospital staff, and the larger community; commitment to the program’s mission of social justice and non-violence.

• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, On-site.

2014 Washington Street

• Pay Range: $22.22 - $31.71/Hourly
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  0
• Employee Type:
  Per Diem
• Work Shift:
  
  Day (United States of America)

Onsite

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