Job Summary:

Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling tovictims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Support victims/survivors in decision-making by providing correct information and available options regarding information and referrals; court, law enforcement, medical and social services advocacy/accompaniment.
• Advocating that the rights of the victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence are being met.
• Gather information and data pertaining to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Advocate/accompany victims/survivors as they navigate court, law enforcement, medical and social services systems.
• Inform victims/survivors of all Crisis Services programming including shelter, groups, counseling and 24-hour hotline.
• Follow up with victims/survivors through court hearings; police intervention and hospital accompaniment and status of case.
• Assist victims/survivors file crime victims compensation application/follow up.
• Maintain current information on laws; policy and procedures regarding domestic and sexual violence.
• Maintain positive working relationships with community agencies, courts, law enforcement, and medical professionals.
• Make child abuse mandated reports to registry as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Available “on call” week nights and weekends as scheduled.

Education:

• Associates’ degree in human services; criminal justice; social work or related field preferred or 2 years’ experience in the field of domestic and sexual violence.

Required, Specialized, or TechnicalKnowledge:

• Acceptance and support of the YWCA Mission
• Ability to interact with staff, residents and/or agencies while maintaining confidentiality
• Well organized and Flexible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work with and interact with diverse populations
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer software.

Expectation for all Employees:

Supports the organizations mission, vision and values byexhibiting the following:

Þ Integrity

Þ Respect

Þ Commitment

Þ Compassion

Þ Credibility

Þ Expertise

Þ Teamwork

Physical Requirements:

Equipment Used:

· Computer, fax, adding machine, telephone,voice mail, copier. Must hold a valid driver’s license and insurance and beable to travel as necessary.

Physical Activities:

· Climbing, balancing, stooping,kneeling, crouching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing.

Physical Demands:

· Sedentary work exerting up to 25 poundsof force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently orconstantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Visual Acuity Required:

· Heavy acuity is required in thisposition.

Work Conditions:

· There is no substantial exposure toadverse environmental conditions with the exception of weather-related travelconditions.

*YWCA Mohawk Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Utica, NY 13501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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