DVERT Advocate- On Call

Women Helping Women
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    DVERT Advocate (On-Call)
     
    Reports to: DVERT Program Supervisor, Director of DVERT
    Pay Range: $125/$75 stipend per on-call shift plus $12/hour during on-call response
    Schedule: Varies – 3 permanent on-call shifts/week. Dayshift and Weekend availability
     
    Shifts: 7AM-7PM AM/PM/Weekends
     
    Women Helping Women (WHW) serves survivors of gender-based violence including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, and Hamilton counties. Founded in 1973, WHW has grown into a dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit with over 100 staff members across multiple teams including Prevention and Education, Hospital Advocacy, and Court Advocacy. Our mission is to prevent gender-based violence and to empower all survivors.
     
    Position Summary
    Provides crisis intervention and support, on-scene advocacy, information, and referral to survivors of domestic violence in concert with partnering Law Enforcement Agencies within Hamilton County. This includes telephone, text/chat, written, court, and face-to-face. DVERT operates 365 days a year, 24/7. Works consistently within the mission, vision, and values of the Agency.
    Responsibilities
    • Respond on scene alongside law enforcement within 25 minutes or less to provide immediate crisis intervention and emotional support.
    • Provide trauma-informed support, validating the survivor’s experience while empowering them to make informed decisions.
    • Serve as a bridge between law enforcement and survivors, ensuring survivors needs and voices are prioritized during the response
    • Complete required documentation accurately and promptly while maintaining survivor confidentiality.
     
    Required Qualifications
    • Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
    • Commitment to survivor-centered, trauma-informed principles
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • High School diploma and at least 18 years old
    • Ability to respond in one of our services areas in 25 minutes or less (10-15miles)
     
    Preferred Qualifications
    • One year of direct service experience in DV, SA, crisis intervention, or advocacy; OR related coursework/training in social services, psychology, criminal justice, or related field
    • Familiarity with the dynamics of gender-based violence and legal systems
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCincinnati, Ohio
    Websitehttps://www.womenhelpingwomen.org

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
    • Criminal Justiceunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Law Enforcementunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Online Chatunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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