Domestic Violence Advocate

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

As part of a dynamic, diverse team of passionate advocates, committed to transforming the world, you will deliver culturally relevant , trauma-informed , counseling services for the adults of domestic violence in the Mt. Vernon District Office.

Domestic Violence Counseling Services, Crisis intervention, Hotline Support, Outreach and Community Engagement.

This opportunity is in Mt. Vernon , l ower West chester County, New York area providing counseling services del ivered in a variety of settings; currently performed in a hybrid between remote (phone and Telehealth ) as well as in-person .

As an Advocate – you will work to further MSP’s mission in accordance with our guiding principles as a key role as part of the Domestic Violence Program. The Domestic Violence Advocate is expected to provide critical supportive services in a way that is compassionate and adheres to culturally appropriate best practices and agency expectations. You will be trained in Anti-Racist principles, to provide trauma-informed, client-centered counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals and advocacy.

Services will be mobile and delivered in a variety of settings to reduce barriers to participation.

You will maintain strong connections to all other MSP program areas, including our Shelter and Center for Legal Services. In a highly visible role, you will build and maintain cross-referral partnerships and improve the overall response to domestic violence in the Mt. Vernon region.

• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling and advocacy to those individuals impacted by intimate partner violence.
• Provid ing support & coverage to the 24-hour hotline / Web Chat/ Text Line
• Conduct outreach to victims, assessing their emotional and practical needs, as well as explaining the services offered by MSP.
• Provide clients with information and referrals to outside services for themselves and their children
• Represent the agency at community meetings and coalitions
• Provides accompaniments to clients within the Westchester County area including Courts , doctors and housing appointments, Social Security Offices
• Participate in all staff meetings, trainings and/or professional development sessions as directed.
• Maintain program statistics in compliance with funding requirements and objectives
• Representing MS P at community presentations in outreach to establish and strengthen partnerships.
• Participating in MSP trainings , committees, and interdepartmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor .
• Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of two years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or providing counseling to victims of trauma
• Bilingual English/Spanish Strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• Experience working with children and families, providing counseling, support and ad vocacy in a variety of settings
• Knowledge of gender-based violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, or trauma
• A passionate commitment to principles of anti-oppression
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to manage crises with tact, diplomacy and sound judgment and a willingness to promote integr ation across agency departments
• Technology proficiencies including using Excel, Aprico t and other web-based platforms
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation (optional)

As a passionate advocate for social justice, you adopt an anti-oppression lens to understand gender-based violence. You recognize that clients come to MSP while navigating different structural and social injustices that affect their experiences of survivorship. You also understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment to developing the language and tools we need to undo institutional oppression. You are flexible and work well as part of a team and…