Westchester Jewish Community Services · 9 hours ago
Advocate - Futures Without Violence
Mount Vernon, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expWestchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a non-profit organization providing community mental health services. They are seeking a compassionate bilingual Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to support survivors of domestic violence through direct advocacy and support services.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence who are referred to our program
Accompany clients to court hearings, medical appointments, and law enforcement meetings
Help clients develop safety plans and connect to community services, benefits, and entitlements
Participate in Family Team Conferencing to help coordinate care and support plans
Complete all necessary documentation required by the agency accurately and promptly
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, hospitals, and the WJCS clinical team to support clients effectively
Work collaboratively while co-located at the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) Office
Support clients in developing and working toward their personal goals for safety and stability
Develop tailored action plans that prioritize the best interests and safety of each client
Collaborate with the WJCS TLC clinical team and CVASSP team to access emergency services quickly when needed
Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness and provide education about domestic violence
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, Masters preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
Minimum one year of experience advocating for victims of domestic violence
Valid driver's license required and ability to travel to different sites
Prior experience working with victims of domestic violence
Strong awareness and understanding of the emotional needs of victims of domestic violence and the ability to assess safety
Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills
Knowledge of resources available to crime victims
Flexibility to work early mornings and late evenings
Preferred
Masters preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
Ongoing Professional Development and Training
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
Disability and life insurance
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives
Company
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is your not-for-profit non-sectarian neighbor, helping people cope with and conquer .
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Fidelis Care
2025-05-14Grant
Leadership Team
Seth Diamond
Chief Executive Officer
Clive Mascarenhas
Chief Technology Officer
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