JOB SUMMARY: Broadview is a 24-hour facility providing emergency shelter (10 units), transitional housing (21 units) and support services to women, children and youth whose lives have been disrupted by family violence, substance abuse, inadequate medical and mental health care, long periods of family separation, child abuse and neglect and poverty. Support services include on site crisis intervention, case management and advocacy-based counseling, legal advocacy, information and referral, and long-term stabilization services.
The Domestic Violence Advocate/Client Support Specialist provides on-site support services including intake and assessment, safety planning, legal advocacy, DV support group facilitation, advocacy based counseling, crisis intervention and information and referral. This position also provides limited assistance to former residents of the emergency shelter and/or transitional housing to help them maintain safety and stability in the community.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS:
45% Provide domestic violence legal advocacy services to current and former Broadview residents including protection orders, parenting plans, safety planning, dissolution, civil standbys, identity changes, court room accompaniment, and hearing preparation on behalf of victims of domestic violence.
40% Provide on site domestic violence advocacy-based counseling and support to emergency and transitional program residents including domestic violence intake and assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention and information and referral. Facilitate weekly on-site domestic violence support group. Act as a liaison between families and community agencies and serve as an advocate to coordinate services with providers.
5% Maintain accurate and confidential records. Assist with the completion of funding reports and compile statistics on services provided to current and former residents as needed.
5% Work to foster an atmosphere of support and safety for residents, staff and volunteers. Provide support and consultation to staff around domestic violence related issues as needed. Help maintain order and security in the buildings and communicate/enforce program policies and procedures.
5% Participate in program, department and agency meetings and relevant trainings as required. Develop and coordinate domestic violence education including the annual domestic violence public awareness campaign for Broadview and Solid Ground; and attend the annual domestic violence conference.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Requires one of the following:
a) At least three years of direct social service experience, including at least one year experience providing service as a domestic violence advocate and/or legal advocate with women and their children in a social service setting; OR
b) Bachelor's degree in related field and at least one year experience in domestic violence advocacy with women; OR
c) Any combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience facilitating domestic violence support groups;
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and case management services with women and children;
• Paid and/or volunteer work experience with emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and/or other residential programs;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Good organizational and record keeping skills, including the ability to maintain accurate and confidential files;
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation and conflict resolution skills and ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and skill in handling emergency situations;
• Knowledge of principals of domestic violence, familiarity with issues of homelessness, child abuse and sexual assault, knowledge of local resources available to assist children, youth and women impacted by these issues;
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook;
• Positive work ethic, willingness and ability to allow for a flexible schedule, including being on-call 24 hours a day one week per month;
• Ability and willingness to work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of a team;
• Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages;
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive program van as needed throughout King County.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION: Being bilingual in Spanish.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a crisis shelter environment, 80% of the time in the office and 20% in the field. Time in the office is 20% computers, 50% meetings, and 10% phones. Work may be interrupted by the immediate needs of a client in crisis. Work involves physical movement throughout the facility and the ability to climb 4 flights of stairs. Position requires employee to lift/carry 15-30 pounds seldom, and push/pull 10-20 pounds seldom. Position has the ability to sit/stand as needed.
HOURS & COMPENSATION: This is a full time union position paying $18.47 per month plus benefits. Benefits include earning 16.3 paid personal leave hours per month to start, medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, 401K and tax-sheltered health care and dependant care accounts.
TO APPLY: Applicants must complete the Solid Ground application form specific to this position. To find an application online, go to www.solid-ground.org/AboutUs/Jobs, then click on the Job Title for this position and download the attached application. You may submit your completed application at jobs@solid-ground.org. You may also leave a message on our job line at 206.694.6840 requesting a specific job application, or you may apply in person at 1501 North 45th Street in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood.
Applicants may submit completed applications by mail to: Solid Ground, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103-6708.
CLOSING DATE: 5 PM on May 4th, 2012
WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. SOLID GROUND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The Domestic Violence Advocate/Client Support Specialist provides on-site support services including intake and assessment, safety planning, legal advocacy, DV support group facilitation, advocacy based counseling, crisis intervention and information and referral. This position also provides limited assistance to former residents of the emergency shelter and/or transitional housing to help them maintain safety and stability in the community.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS:
45% Provide domestic violence legal advocacy services to current and former Broadview residents including protection orders, parenting plans, safety planning, dissolution, civil standbys, identity changes, court room accompaniment, and hearing preparation on behalf of victims of domestic violence.
40% Provide on site domestic violence advocacy-based counseling and support to emergency and transitional program residents including domestic violence intake and assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention and information and referral. Facilitate weekly on-site domestic violence support group. Act as a liaison between families and community agencies and serve as an advocate to coordinate services with providers.
5% Maintain accurate and confidential records. Assist with the completion of funding reports and compile statistics on services provided to current and former residents as needed.
5% Work to foster an atmosphere of support and safety for residents, staff and volunteers. Provide support and consultation to staff around domestic violence related issues as needed. Help maintain order and security in the buildings and communicate/enforce program policies and procedures.
5% Participate in program, department and agency meetings and relevant trainings as required. Develop and coordinate domestic violence education including the annual domestic violence public awareness campaign for Broadview and Solid Ground; and attend the annual domestic violence conference.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Requires one of the following:
a) At least three years of direct social service experience, including at least one year experience providing service as a domestic violence advocate and/or legal advocate with women and their children in a social service setting; OR
b) Bachelor's degree in related field and at least one year experience in domestic violence advocacy with women; OR
c) Any combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience facilitating domestic violence support groups;
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and case management services with women and children;
• Paid and/or volunteer work experience with emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and/or other residential programs;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Good organizational and record keeping skills, including the ability to maintain accurate and confidential files;
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation and conflict resolution skills and ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and skill in handling emergency situations;
• Knowledge of principals of domestic violence, familiarity with issues of homelessness, child abuse and sexual assault, knowledge of local resources available to assist children, youth and women impacted by these issues;
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook;
• Positive work ethic, willingness and ability to allow for a flexible schedule, including being on-call 24 hours a day one week per month;
• Ability and willingness to work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of a team;
• Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages;
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive program van as needed throughout King County.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION: Being bilingual in Spanish.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a crisis shelter environment, 80% of the time in the office and 20% in the field. Time in the office is 20% computers, 50% meetings, and 10% phones. Work may be interrupted by the immediate needs of a client in crisis. Work involves physical movement throughout the facility and the ability to climb 4 flights of stairs. Position requires employee to lift/carry 15-30 pounds seldom, and push/pull 10-20 pounds seldom. Position has the ability to sit/stand as needed.
HOURS & COMPENSATION: This is a full time union position paying $18.47 per month plus benefits. Benefits include earning 16.3 paid personal leave hours per month to start, medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, 401K and tax-sheltered health care and dependant care accounts.
TO APPLY: Applicants must complete the Solid Ground application form specific to this position. To find an application online, go to www.solid-ground.org/AboutUs/Jobs, then click on the Job Title for this position and download the attached application. You may submit your completed application at jobs@solid-ground.org. You may also leave a message on our job line at 206.694.6840 requesting a specific job application, or you may apply in person at 1501 North 45th Street in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood.
Applicants may submit completed applications by mail to: Solid Ground, Attn: Human Resources Department, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103-6708.
CLOSING DATE: 5 PM on May 4th, 2012
WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. SOLID GROUND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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