Client Advocate - direct services

Eureka CA

Description

Are you looking for an entry level position in the social justice movement? Humboldt Domestic Violence Services (HDVS) has two immediate openings for Bilingual (fluent Spanish speaker) and English Client Advocate positions. Advocates are responsible for providing direct services for domestic/ intimate partner violence and trafficked survivors and their children who seek the assistance of HDVS and its Safehaven Shelter program. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing the following direct services to clients: • Provides staff services to clients and community on its 24/7 support line • Crisis intervention and supportive peer counseling • Emergency relief including shelter, food, clothing, transportation and miscellaneous provisions • Information and referral • Advocacy on behalf of client to hospitals, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, other battered women's services, etc • Check-ins and intake for survivors • Voluntary Participation Program supporter • Restraining Order Assistance • Court Accompaniment • Intake and electronic client data base system • Weekly mandatory staff meetings, documentation electronic and written • Community Outreach and Resources • Creative resiliency In keeping our clients, staff and community safe, HDVS follows all CDC and County Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions, including the appropriate wearing of masks, shelter-in-place, social distancing, Covid-19 swab tests and vaccination. If you are unable to follow any of these guidelines, please do not apply. Bachelor's degree preferred, but HDVS will consider incoming junior/senior college students with Social Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Gender Studies backgrounds, and/or academic support. Position is part time (16-24 hours, with varying shifts). Individuals must pass DOJ Live Scan and DMV report and have or be able to obtain 40-hour DV/IVP certification training after hire with HDVS (offered by HDVS). Application process will include a cover letter, resume, references and agency application (if hired). Please NO CALLS, but you may email to obtain a full job description or with questions. Position open until filled, first interview upon resume and cover letter request. HDVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All genders are encouraged to apply.