Victim Advocate

BHcare

New Haven, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, English Language, Genetics, High School Diploma, Nonprofit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Spanish Language, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New Haven, CT
POSTED
Today

Job DetailsJob Location: New Haven Court, New Haven, CT - New Haven, CT 06510Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWho We Are BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offering integrated care for individuals and families navigating mental health, substance use, and domestic violence. Our dedicated teams work to create lasting change through support, empowerment, and connection to vital services.Responsibilities Provides in-person or telephone contact, including support in designing and implementing safety plan (e.g., obtaining protective order)Provides information regarding court process, victims' rights, prosecution, sanctions, court orders, OVS criminal injuries compensation.Assist with registering for CT SAVIN/DOC Victims Notification Programs.Develops a system of referral for self, children, and dependents, to CDVS programs and other services in the community served by the court, referring victims for immediate and/or on-going services.Complete progress notes, within 24 hours, documenting progress in ETO on service goals and objectives, psychosocial histories, and other documentation within UCDVS guidelines for content and timeliness.Provides victim input regarding prosecution / disposition of the criminal case.Keeps DVS Resource Manual current, adding new resources as appropriate including United Way 2-1-1.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experienceExperience or strong knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and the court systemAbility to obtain Domestic Violence Counselor Certification (required before providing direct services; annual renewal required)Must have comprehensive knowledge of civil and criminal court system as related to domestic violence issuesStrong counseling, advocacy, networking, and crisis intervention skills requiredBi-lingual (English/Spanish) desirable. Demonstrated oral and written skills required.Benefits Meaningful mission-driven work with real impactSupportive, inclusive team environmentProfessional development and training opportunitiesCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageIf you're passionate about empowering survivors and building safer communities, we want to hear from you. Apply today!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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