Domestic Violence Case Manager FJC LACABAC
SALARY
$40,000 to $43,400 a year, part time on site (30 hrs. a week) $25.64 to $27.56 Hourly
BENEFITS
Generous Vacation and Holiday Allowances, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Parking
LOCATION
Los Angeles (POV Metro Office)
SUMMARY
The Case Manager Advocate is responsible for providing trauma informed individual case management services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Conducting a thorough needs assessment and individualized service plan to address survivors needs. This includes crisis intervention, follow up, advocacy and accompaniments to court, police and district and/or City attorney interviews. The Case Manager Advocate advocates on behalf of survivors, explain victim rights, connect survivors to additional services and resources including arranging transportation, resource referrals, and assistance with CALVCB services. The Case Manager works in collaboration with on-site partners including LACBA for Justice, Counselor For Justice, victim witness assistance, medical personnel, college campus administrators and court entities. This position is responsible for providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We seek an individual who has a passion for helping others and a commitment to developing and strengthening community resources and partnerships.
Responsibilities
Case management/Crisis Intervention
Provide trauma informed crisis intervention services, advocacy, accompaniment and referrals to domestic violence survivors.
Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments, safety planning and client intake for continuation of services in POV’s counseling, case management and/or legal advocacy services, engaging survivors through collaborative discussion of goals & objectives and a development of a case plan.
Provide court accompaniments and support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and stalking, by attending court and/or assisting with the navigation of the criminal justice system.
Provide follow-up meetings with survivors as needed to ensure follow-through with caseplan implementation.
Assist with short term or long-term goals surrounding housing, educationaladvancement, legal and economic opportunity.
Provide direct assistance in filling out and guiding survivors with restraining order needs.
Assist survivors with their needs working with prosecutors, law enforcement, and additional follow up. Including accompaniment to district attorney, city attorney, police interviews or civil legal, family court proceedings to provide overall support to survivors.
Educate survivors about the dynamics of domestic & sexual violence and available communityresources.
Explain the civil and criminal legal system to survivors and link survivors to social services or other community resources as needed.
Provide education and information on financial literacy, professional development, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Attend on-going training, workshops and conferences.
Provide training to social services, law enforcement and medical personnel and community partners.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings with community services providers and partner agencies.
Administrative
Document client interactions and compile statistics on a monthly basis;
Adhere to necessary grant requirements for statistical tracking.
Provide a written monthly report on activities and services.
Data entry of individual cases and case file maintenance.
Ensure completion of client record data-entry forms & other client-related file upkeep in atimely manner.
Participate in staff, in-service trainings, program meetings and regular supervisionmeetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed crisis intervention, domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, stalking, elder abuse intervention; experience in Crisis Counseling.
Completed or intend to complete Peace Over Violence’s Counselor Advocate training or itsequivalent.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with criminal justice and social serviceagencies members.
Ability to work well with a diverse group of people including clients, volunteers and staff in anon-judgmental manner.
Ability to relate in an empathetic, supportive, non-judgmental manner to victims and theirfamilies.
Demonstrate initiative and professionalism; ability to work independently & maintain workload.
Strong & effective oral & written communication skills; public speaking, facilitating group discussions.
Ability to pass Department of Justice background check.
Capacity to balance and provide self-care while meeting the demands of a crisis center.
Computer Literacy required: email, Microsoft Office and Internet basics.
Flexible Schedule to fit varying shifts; Capacity to work some weekends and/or evenings.
Automobile needed with a valid driver’s license and insurance.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
Peace Over Violence encourages applicants from a diverse pool of candidates including candidates of color, candidates with disabilities, candidates who identify with the LGBTQ community and others.
Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to:
Peace Over Violence
Attn: Yvette Lozano, Chief Program & Operations Officer
Peace Over Violence, 1015 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017
Email: yvette@peaceoverviolence.org
No phone calls, please
Peace Over Violence is a equal employment opportunity employer.