Social Worker (Domestic Violence Advocate)

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    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Crisis Interventionunmatched
    • Crisis Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Overview

    This is a provisional appointment.

    This position will be assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit.

    Responsibilities

    The Social Worker's duties and responsibilities include:

    • Developing and maintaining familiarity with existing domestic violence and human service delivery systems in Boston.
    • Providing crisis intervention for domestic violence victims and their families.
    • Performing assessments and evaluations of victims'' needs and follow-up including assistance with referrals for appropriate services such as shelter, mental health counseling, peer support groups, emergency financial assistance, protection, and relocation.
    • Performing related work as required.

    Minimum Entrance Qualifications

    • Applicants must have at least two to five (2-5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in advocating for victims of domestic violence, working with victims, diverse populations, and social issues affecting victims and their families.
    • Applicants must possess strong skills and demonstrated ability in crisis management and problem solving.
    • It is strongly preferred that applicants possess a bachelor's degree in a related field.
    • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
    • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
    • Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual.

    THIS POSITION MAY BE ASSIGNED TO ANY OF THE POLICE DISTRICTS FOR THE WORK LOCATION.

    Criminal Records Check Required

    Pre-Employment Drug Test Required

    BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

    Terms:

    Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-16

    Hours per week: 35

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

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