Family Advocate - 3rd Shift Crisis Focus
The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc., Lexington, KY, United States
FAMILY ADVOCATE - 3rd Shift Crisis Focus
Provide individualized and trauma-informed crisis intervention services for victims of intimate partner violence and their children/families living in emergency shelter, with duties focused on delivery of services via the agency’s 24‑hour crisis hotline and in response to daily needs of shelter residents.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Provide individualized and trauma-informed crisis intervention services for victims of intimate partner violence and their children/families living in emergency shelter, with duties focused on delivery of services via the agency’s 24‑hour crisis hotline and in response to daily needs of shelter residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
60% Provide individual and group support using multiple methods and modalities.
Facilitate case management, crisis counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy and follow up services for victims of domestic violence. Support victims in identification of their unique healing and sufficiency goals, and deliver related services to help victims overcome barriers to these goals.
20% Participate in meetings and events related to agency, programming, case reviews, and community-based partnerships. Complete/maintain KCADV Certified Domestic Violence Advocate training, with requirement of completing Level One Certification within one year of employment and maintaining necessary continuing annual education to maintain certification throughout tenure in role.
15% Track and maintain regular statistical information in case notes and Victim Service Provider database for submission to supervisor by the monthly deadline.
5% Other duties as assigned related to delivery of services for victims of domestic violence.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with working knowledge of program issues preferred. Level One KCADV Certification and equivalent experience may be satisfactory.
Other: Fluency in languages other than English and cultural knowledge are a plus. People with lived experience a plus. Must provide own transportation and/or have a valid driver’s license as appropriate per job needs. Complete ZeroV certification within first year of employment.
Supervised by: Shelter Manager
STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
Our dedication to inclusion and non-discrimination is steadfast. We honor the link between intimate partner abuse and other forms of oppression. No person will be denied opportunity for employment, shelter, housing, or participation in programming and services, nor will they be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Provide individualized and trauma-informed crisis intervention services for victims of intimate partner violence and their children/families living in emergency shelter, with duties focused on delivery of services via the agency’s 24‑hour crisis hotline and in response to daily needs of shelter residents.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Provide individualized and trauma-informed crisis intervention services for victims of intimate partner violence and their children/families living in emergency shelter, with duties focused on delivery of services via the agency’s 24‑hour crisis hotline and in response to daily needs of shelter residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
60% Provide individual and group support using multiple methods and modalities.
Facilitate case management, crisis counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy and follow up services for victims of domestic violence. Support victims in identification of their unique healing and sufficiency goals, and deliver related services to help victims overcome barriers to these goals.
20% Participate in meetings and events related to agency, programming, case reviews, and community-based partnerships. Complete/maintain KCADV Certified Domestic Violence Advocate training, with requirement of completing Level One Certification within one year of employment and maintaining necessary continuing annual education to maintain certification throughout tenure in role.
15% Track and maintain regular statistical information in case notes and Victim Service Provider database for submission to supervisor by the monthly deadline.
5% Other duties as assigned related to delivery of services for victims of domestic violence.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with working knowledge of program issues preferred. Level One KCADV Certification and equivalent experience may be satisfactory.
Other: Fluency in languages other than English and cultural knowledge are a plus. People with lived experience a plus. Must provide own transportation and/or have a valid driver’s license as appropriate per job needs. Complete ZeroV certification within first year of employment.
Supervised by: Shelter Manager
STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
Our dedication to inclusion and non-discrimination is steadfast. We honor the link between intimate partner abuse and other forms of oppression. No person will be denied opportunity for employment, shelter, housing, or participation in programming and services, nor will they be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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