Chrysalis Inc ยท 1 week ago
Client Advocate, DV Shelter; Friday - Sunday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Chrysalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. The Client Advocate I position involves assisting and advocating for survivors residing in the emergency shelter, ensuring their safety and empowerment while helping them achieve independence from violence.
Health CareMental Health
Responsibilities
Participate as a member of the advocate team in providing services to clients
Provide screening and, if necessary, refer crisis phone callers to appropriate referral agencies
Complete Client Advocate I tasks as needed
Perform intake interviews and new client orientation
Provide assessment, and one on one crisis intervention and case management as needed
Maintain daily documentation in progress notes of advocacy with clients
Participate in maintaining a clean and useable workspace
Complete case management assessments as needed; Provide clothing vouchers for Assistance League
Maintain and update resource list
Create monthly newsletter for residents
Maintain donation room; send in-kind donation forms to Outreach staff
Participate in client engagement as demonstrated in the trauma informed model of care
Read and update staff log and bed log at the beginning and end of each shift
Review client files and notes from weekly staff meetings weekly
Demonstrate respect and appreciation to all volunteers, donors, and other community members and organizations
Attend all mandatory staff meetings
Follow policy regarding time off; attempt to find coverage and notify management of coverage
Perform additional tasks as requested by management
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree and minimum of 3-5 years of experience in social services field
Experience and/or knowledge of domestic violence and trauma related symptoms
Ability to maintain working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, clients and community agencies
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to utilize effective organizational skills
Minimum 21 years of age
Intake: 1 year (Required)
Patient assessment: 1 year (Required)
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance as required by Chrysalis and ADHS licensure requirements
Must maintain current TB Testing, CPR and first aid training as required by Chrysalis policies
May be required to move equipment weighing up to 25 lbs and to ascend/descend stairs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
domestic abuse: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance