Care Advocate; Part Time

Job Title:

DV/Child Welfare Advocate

Reports To:

DV/Child Welfare Manager

Child Welfare Case Management Organizations/Outreach

Full-time ? Part-time ? Works cooperatively with the lead Community Based Care Agency (CBC) and Case Management Organizations (CMOs) providing child welfare services in Hillsborough County. Provides training, technical assistance and support to CMO’s regarding domestic violence. Provides empowerment-based advocacy, safety planning, supportive counseling, and crisis intervention to victims and survivors of domestic violence with an open child welfare case.

Has a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, service programs, and confidentiality and privilege

Knowledgeable of the child protection and child welfare system

Works in collaboration with the CMO staff on reports of child abuse involving domestic violence

Works with DV/CPI Program Manager in collaboration with CBC and CMO leadership to develop written procedures and protocols regarding working with families with an open child welfare case involving domestic violence.

Works collaboratively with the CMO staff on reports involving allegations of domestic violence and responds to referrals received from CMO staff

Participates in case staffings that involve child abuse and domestic violence

Service management and documentation meets the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (FCADV) program standards

Participates in statewide quarterly meetings of the FCADV DV/CPI/Child Welfare project

Participates in technical assistance training

Records and compiles statistical data and submits reports at the end of each month as required by both The Spring and FCADV

Facilitates groups for survivors involved in the child welfare system

Records and compiles data and submits reports at the end of each quarter

Crisis counseling and referrals to survivors who request domestic violence services

Occasional duties or projects which may be performed at irregular intervals

Facilitates onsite trainings with Spring staff to enhance skills when working with survivors involved in the child welfare system

Community presentations/trainings with other community partners involved with child welfare for example:
Maintains participant satisfaction and quality of services.

~ CBC agency, all CMOs, Child Protective staff and other related agencies

Does not provide any service which could be interpreted as practicing law.

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of domestic violence.

Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and survivor issues.

Experience in court advocacy and/or negotiation.

Must have knowledge of community resources and the ability to maintain a cordial working relationship with other agencies.

Must be able to work with a culturally diverse community with sensitivity and professionalism.

Bi-lingual preferred (English and Spanish).

Must be proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment

Requires Domestic Violence Core Competency training plus an additional 6 hours of individualized training (30 hours total) to qualify for privilege status;
Must be able to pass and maintain screening and clearance by FDLE, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and screenings that may be required by the CBC or CMO agencies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is normally that of an office atmosphere with a moderate noise level.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of domestic violence and victim issues, including advocacy activities, statutes and impact on children.

Collaboration with our community partners helps create better outcomes for survivors while also ensuring knowledge of the services we provide.

Our team reflects the diversities of our community and the survivors we serve. Advocates. We tirelessly advocate for survivor safety, abuser accountability, and improving the overall system in our community.