Domestic Violence Child Welfare Advocate – Serving all of Monroe County

Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc • Full-time • FL, US • $18 / hour • 8h ago

Domestic Abuse Shelter

Domestic Violence Child Welfare Advocate – Serving all of Monroe County.

The Domestic Abuse Shelter has opening for FT Child Welfare Advocate in our CPI Program. This is a non-degreed, non-exempt position that will require the advocate to work collaboratively in a consulting role with DCF CPI child welfare staff. Facilitate or co-facilitate DV training with/for DCF staff. Safety plan with participants, explain DV services available, provide service management and referrals. Complete registration paperwork and service documentation for victims of domestic violence who enter Outreach services. Child Welfare and Child Protection Program is a collaborative effort between DAS, DCF Child Welfare staff and other CBC child welfare professionals to provide an optimal coordinated community response to families experiencing the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse. This program will establish a partnership in which the Domestic Violence Child Welfare Advocate is co-located within the DCF CPI unit facility. The advocate provides consultation to child protection staff, referral services to survivors, and attends monthly meetings between all partnering stakeholders to develop strategies to resolve any barriers or issues. The ultimate goal of the program is to bridge the gap between child welfare and domestic violence service providers to enhance family safety, create permanency for children, and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. The Domestic Violence Program/Department of Children & Families provides technical assistance and training to DV staff and child welfare organizations to build collaborations that benefit survivors of domestic violence and their children. DV Advocates play a significant role in ensuring the safety of survivors and their children and provide their expertise in cases where child abuse and domestic violence intersect. The collaboration supports the State of Florida’s efforts to keep children with non-offending, protective parents.

Are you a person who enjoys being able to make a difference in the lives of people around you by helping them through their difficult circumstances? Survivors of domestic violence need access to lifesaving information and emotional support to navigate the legal system, seek justice, and heal. That’s why domestic violence advocates are a vital resource. These professional advocates help survivors of domestic violence receive the resources and assistance they need to cope and move forward with their lives. An advocate’s role is to educate and empower.

The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS), a crisis center for survivors of domestic violence, has an immediate opening for a full-time Child Welfare Advocate serving all of the FL Keys. Primarily the work schedule is M-F 8-5 with some weekends and evenings, but candidates may need to work a varied schedule to ensure coverage of the 24-hour emergency shelter facilities. This is a non-degreed position that will require the advocate to work collaboratively with community partners. Advocates provide safety planning with participants, explain local domestic violence services available, offer referrals, provide service management, and complete registration paperwork and continuous service documentation for victims of domestic violence who enter Outreach services. Advocates also offer domestic violence counseling services to participants as well as facilitate support groups. Advocates serve as a liaison to community partners including law enforcement and judicial system. Provide support for special projects such as community awareness/training and attending local meetings.

Experience in social service related field, preferred but not required, training will be provided. Those who identify as survivors of violence or abuse are encouraged to apply.

Starting salary - $37,440, overtime available. Additional $1.00 for verifiable read, write and speak bilingual. Employee Health benefits paid at 90% after ninety days. Paid holidays and generous PTO accrual. Optional retirement plan with DAS match, up to 3%, after one year. A onetime $1000.00 retention bonus will be paid out after one year of employment without disciplinary action.

If selected for employment, you must be a resident of Monroe County at the time of hiring and live within 50 miles of the service location you will be working from. All employees must pass a Level II background check to maintain employment. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and provide documentation.

Domestic Abuse Shelter is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse populations to apply. To apply, please send required: Cover letter, resume, and three references to bburns @fldas.org

If accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please email us at bburns @fldas.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

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