Domestic Violence Advocate

Are you looking to do meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of victims of domestics violence? Crosspoint believes that all individuals should have every opportunity to realize their highest possible level for a productive and health fe in their community. If you feel passionate about helping others, come join our team! This position is Tuesday through Saturday.

We are seeking a Domestic Violence (Legal )Advocate at our DV Shelter at the Y. This is a great opportunity to help improve the lives of women and their children. This position assists our Person Served with their efforts to make positive changes in their environment.

Job Requirements:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field, or equivalent in life and/or professional experience
• Minimum three years work experience in Domestic Violence, legal area or human services field preferred
• Knowledge of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act
• Domestic Violence Professional Certification
• 40 hours of Domestic Violence training
• Ability to apply knowledge, principles, and procedures to address Domestic Violence, and homelessness needs.
• Excellent assessment, counseling, and training skills
• Valid Driver's License and automobile insurance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide information regarding the legal system and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act to persons served.
• Assist persons served with paperwork necessary as well as accompany them to court to obtain Orders of Protection and other court proceedings as required.
• Act as liaison between the agency and the criminal justice system and local law enforcement
• Provide follow-up as indicated to meet the needs of the persons served, including appropriate referral and staff consultation. · Actively remain knowledgeable / informed about legal and social agencies in the area for such referrals.
• Provide public education, in-service training and institutional advocacy regarding Domestic Violence issues.
• Utilize effective communication techniques and professionalism: · Tactful, friendly, and courteous to all -in person and on phone · Respect rights/dignity/confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in all areas · Demonstrate cultural/ethnic, age-specific awareness when communicating with persons served, visitors and others · Demonstrate a Trauma Informed approach to providing services and promote a philosophy of acceptance and respect for staff and persons served. · Demonstrate enthusiasm and promote positive morale among co-workers. Cooperate with co-workers; assist/act as back-up to other staff.

Benefits:

• 17 paid vacation days per year; hours accrued each pay period total 17 days
• 12 sick days per year; hours accrued each pay period to total 12 days
• 9 paid holidays off
• Crosspoint pays 77.5% of premium for health insurance for our employees and their families
• Group dental and vision
• Crosspoint paid Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment/Long Term Disability insurance
• Flex benefits available.
• Employees may participate in the 401k after the completion of 90 days of service, there is a 2 match.

Crosspoint Human Services is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as qualified individual with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person