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Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Domestic Violence Advocate
Salary: Full time $16.18/hr with generous benefits
Start Date: ASAP
After Hours On Call Requirement:
Must be able to respond in person to Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY within 45 minutes
People of color and/or bilingual people strongly encouraged to apply
Our progressive social service agency seeks a Domestic Violence Advocate, who will provide emotional support and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence Advocate will work collaboratively with the Tompkins County Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Protective Services unit in providing advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence and their children. As a member of the Advocacy Center’s client services team, the advocate will provide emotional support and advocacy services to domestic violence and other agency clients and will also co-facilitate support groups. This position will be co-located at DSS.
The Domestic Violence Advocate provides systems advocacy on behalf of the survivor and accompanies them to meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and caseworkers, and to court. They attend bi-monthly domestic violence multidisciplinary team meetings with prosecutors, probation, mental health and child protection and also participate in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court.
Participation in a paid rotation of after-hours on-call (weeknight, weekend, and holiday), with other client services staff is required. After-hours on-call involves responding to calls on our 24 hour hotline from community members or professionals who need help regarding sexual assault, child sexual abuse and domestic violence.
The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County www.actompkins.org, located in Ithaca, NY, is an organization whose roots are based in feminism, social change, and victim rights. We have provided services to survivors of domestic violence since 1977, child sexual abuse since 1982 and adult sexual assault since 2003.
TO APPLY: Please review qualifications and submit two separate documents (in MS Word or PDF format only): 1. cover letter; and 2. resume. Please submit as two separate attachments in an email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
One year of counseling or advocacy experience in a human services setting
Ability to develop a positive compassionate rapport with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Ability to work independently as well as in a team, with a willingness to appreciate different points of view and problem solve in a constructive manner.
Sensitive to the impact of sexual and domestic violence in diverse and marginalized communities and the ability to articulate these concerns in a sensitive and respectful manner
Commitment to social justice issues
Good communication, organizational and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
Flexible schedule
Valid NYS driver’s license, clean driving record, and use of car
Desired
BA in social work or related field desired. Equivalent professional experience considered.
Working knowledge of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault and community & legal systems
Bilingual / bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Excellent Benefits Package Includes:
Generous financial contribution towards our cafeteria health benefits program (includes medical and dental insurance or expense reimbursements)
Generous time off (2 weeks vacation the first year increasing thereafter, 10-12 paid holidays, 5 personal days, sick days)
Retirement contribution after 3 years of employment.
