Full-Time Domestic Violence Advocate Job at Korean Women's Association, Lakewood, WA

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  • Korean Women's Association
  • Lakewood, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Social Services.

$22-$23 per hour, Medical/Vison/Dental/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) after 1 year. Apply

Ready to embark on a journey of compassion and purpose? Join us at the Korean Women's Association (KWA) in Pierce County as full time Domestic Violence (DV) Victim Advocate, Social Services, and become a beacon of light in someone's life. Earn between $22 - $23 per hour while enjoying a host of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401 (k) after 1 year. Your opportunity to make a difference starts here.

As a DV Victim Advocate you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive advocacy services for survivors of intimate partner violence within a diverse population. This position involves offering domestic violence education, creating safety plans with shelter residents, and assisting clients in setting and achieving task management goals during their shelter stay. The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate ensures the safety and well-being of survivors by effectively leveraging community partnerships and resources to provide holistic, trauma-informed care.

DV Victim Advocate Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provide trauma-informed advocacy services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
  2. Answer WAFHOME 24-hour Hot-line as scheduled.
  3. Complete screening process to fill available shelter space.
  4. Assist clients in creating achievable objectives to promote empowerment and self-sufficiency.

Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications

Satisfactorily pass criminal history & reference checks.

Respect for all cultures, and ability to interact with diverse groups.

Experience in victim/survivor advocacy and crisis intervention/counseling preferred.

Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computers, internet searches, smartphone devices and other software packages.

Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence issues and trends preferred.

Experience working in a DV shelter or transitional housing environment preferred.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Educational Level and Related Field

High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.

Minimum one year of experience providing advocacy to victims of DV within a DV agency preferred

READY TO EMBARK ON A FULLFILLING JOURNEY AS A DOMESTICE VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE, SOCIAL SERVICES? Apply

Key Words-domestic violence, domestic violence shelter, social services, human services, social worker, behavioral analysis, communication skills, collaboration, scheduling, compliance, ensure compliance, coordinated entry, system navigation, domestic violence shelter staff, housing staff, housing assistance, shelter operations, victim services, survivor-centered support, coordination of services, emergency shelter, advocacy programs, community partnerships, trauma informed care, 24 hour hotline, hotline protocol, hotline operations, on-call support, facilitate, oversee, intake data, evaluate, reporting systems, case progress, case management, client records, confidentiality, program policies, advocacy based emotional support, crisis calls, emergencies, counseling, criminal justice, public health, community base organization, Full time. Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, South Hill, Spanaway, Parkland, Dupont, Fife, Sumner, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Des Moines, Burien, Seattle

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