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Catalyst Domestic Violence Services is hiring for an Advocate in our Oroville Drop-In Office. Drop-In Advocates provide crisis intervention counseling for drop in Participants and provide advocacy with social service, law enforcement and medical agencies on behalf of Participants. Catalyst uses trauma-informed approaches and empowerment models to support people being victimized by intimate partner violence. We are looking for candidates who have skills/knowledge of these practices and who value the diversity of the human experience.
If interested in joining our team, provide a cover letter and resume to:
Jackie Kent, Associate Director
If by mail: Catalyst, Attn: Jackie Kent, PO Box 4184, Chico Ca, 95927
If in person: Attn: Jackie Kent, 330 Wall St. Suite 50, Chico Ca, 95928
If by email: send material to hiring@catalystdvservices.org In the subject line: Advocate- Oroville Drop-In Office
This position is open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12929), gender identity or sexual orientation.
Candidates must be available for a post employment training to be held June 3rd-13th Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm in Chico.
The full job description is below:
Position: Advocate -Oroville Drop-In Center
Responsible to: Associate Director
Job Summary: Provides follow-up and extended contact with and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Responsibilities:
⢠Demonstrate commitment to the agency's mission and values;
⢠Actively engage in the development and implementation of the agency strategic plan;
⢠Direct services, including but not limited to: crisis intervention (phone/drop-in), resource and referral, emergency transportation, shelter assessment and welcoming process;
⢠Meet with participants when called upon by law enforcement and other service providers;
⢠Provide follow-up and ongoing contact with participants as appropriate to:
⢠Assist victims with safety planning
⢠Provide court/mediation accompaniment as needed
⢠Provide referrals and advocacy
⢠Advocate with social service, medical, and law enforcement agencies
⢠Other services as appropriate and approved
⢠Facilitate weekly Temporary Restraining Order clinics and/or individual appointments;
⢠Maintain current knowledge of state and federal domestic violence legislation;
⢠Document statistics for services provided as per current policy;
⢠Data entry for Oroville Drop-in Center services and other data related needs;
⢠Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and program staff meetings;
⢠Attend in-service training per policy;
⢠Other duties as assigned;
Qualifications:
⢠Bachelor's degree in human service discipline or equivalent experience;
⢠Working knowledge of current legal procedures and issues preferred;
⢠Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
⢠Excellent communication and organizational skills;
⢠Demonstrated ability to cope effectively in crisis;
⢠Demonstrated ability to multi-task;
⢠Completion of mandated 40-hour training (post-employment);
⢠Ability to pass DOJ background check and DMV record check (proposed);
⢠Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
Compensation:
40 hours per week. Salary starts at $15.00 per hour. Bilingual incentive is $0.50/hour. Travel reimbursement and benefits as per current personnel policies.
