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YWCA USAPosted 2 months ago

SAFEPLAN Advocate_Belchertown

$50,960–$50,960 year

On-siteBelchertown, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeMid LevelBachelors DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Provide daily court advocacy and safety planning to survivors of domestic violence and their children residing in Springfield, for SAFEPLAN; assist with 209A or 258E application paperwork; provide information regarding legal options and associated paperwork (e.g., restraining and harassment orders); conduct intakes, safety planning and risk assessment using specialized tools; refer to YWCA and partner programs; sustain ongoing case updates to supervisor; coordinate with victim witness advocates and court/criminal justice personnel to improve services; maintain digital files and complete required SAFEPLAN documentation; participate in meetings and monthly data reporting; support program goals and trauma-informed approaches in service delivery.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Bilingual Spanish and English preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related human service field or criminal justice. preferred
  • Experience working with Domestic and Sexual Violence survivors. preferred
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience with victims of domestic violence; preferred
  • Familiarity with and ability to navigate legal/court systems, processes, and issues pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or harassment; preferred
  • Functional knowledge of relevant laws and regulations; preferred
  • Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner. required
  • Knowledge of outreach service delivery and community resources; preferred
  • Experience addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities;
  • Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias; preferred
  • Experience with networking, collaborating with agencies and other community resources; preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, including strong computer skills; required
  • Reliable transportation and/or reliable car and valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs., as needed

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