SAFEPLAN Advocate

SAFEPLAN Advocate Primary Responsibilities For The Position Include, But are not limited to:

• Provide information regarding legal options and associated paperwork, including but not limited to applications for restraining and harassment orders.
• Assist with 209A or 258E application paperwork.
• Provide counseling, support, and follow up with referrals made to the YWCA, other programs, criminal justice victim services, community social service programs and the district attorney's office as necessary to meet the needs of victims.
• Ensure ongoing program documentation and evaluation, as well as required SAFEPLAN documentation in accordance with contract obligations, ethical and confidentiality standards and/or best practices.
• Conduct weekly data reporting and submit monthly data to supervisor.
• Work with MOVA, victim witness advocates, agency staff, court/criminal justice personnel and other service programs to improve services to victims and provide a continuum of care.
• Provide daily court advocacy (remotely or at the YWCA Headquarters) and safety planning to survivors of domestic violence and their children that reside in Springfield, for SAFEPLAN.

• Bachelors Degree, required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a related human service field or criminal justice.
• Experience working with Domestic and Sexual Violence survivors.
• Minimum 1 year's experience with victims of domestic violence.
• Familiarity with and ability to navigate legal/court systems, processes, and issues pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or harassment.
• Functional knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of outreach service delivery and community resources.
• Experience with networking, collaborating with agencies and other community resources.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, including strong computer skills.
• Reliable transportation and/or reliable car and valid driver's license.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

All employment at the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.

This position is covered under the CBA (union) and is subject to union dues.