Domestic Violence Advocate - Family Violence

Job Details
Job Location
Louisville Campus - Louisville, KY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or Experience
Description
Together, disrupting the cycle of intimate partner and sexual violence is our mission. Do you want to join us in making a difference in the lives of people surviving power-based violence? The Center for Women and Families is looking for warm, caring, empathetic individuals driven by a desire to help others!

The Domestic Violence Advocate - Family Violence

plays a key role in helping to achieve our vision of thriving survivors in safe communities.
The Center for Women and Families provides free services to people of all identities who have experienced intimate partner violence and sexual assault. We help our clients and their dependent children become survivors through trauma-informed advocacy. Our goal is to mitigate the impact of trauma by reducing risk factors and building resiliency. We serve anyone in Jefferson, Bullitt, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Henry, and Trimble counties in Kentucky and Floyd and Clark counties in Indiana.

is responsible for facilitating evidence-based group interventions and providing direct client services to victims of domestic violence and their children or families. They support clients through crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management while collaborating with internal and external teams to meet program goals and improve outcomes.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Structured flexibility to support your life outside of work
Benefits start within 60 days
Six weeks of annual combined PTO (starts accruing on day one)
Accident and critical illness insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
Free short-term disability insurance and group life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
401(k) with company matching 2% after 1 year
Free lunch and dinner are provided while working at the Downtown Louisville, KY office!
Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate evidence-based

Kids Club

and

Mom's Empowerment

group curriculum for residential and non-residential clients.
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, de-escalation, transportation, advocacy, and supportive services.
Conduct client program enrollment and behavioral health screenings, making appropriate referrals for services outside The Center's scope.
Engage in bi-weekly grant team meetings to discuss project goals, outcomes, and timelines.
Support daily living needs of individuals experiencing homelessness due to intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault in a 24/7 emergency shelter.
Manage a caseload of clients working toward self-directed goals under direct supervision.
Maintain prompt and accurate written, verbal, and electronic communication.
Record client interactions and service activities in appropriate databases.
Participate in grant performance submissions and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
Collaborate with program staff on client entry into emergency shelter programs.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation and utilizing client databases.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in crisis intervention and group facilitation is highly desirable.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency insurance standards.
Commitment to trauma-informed practices and client confidentiality.