Employment Opportunities

Children’s Advocate

Position: The Children’s Advocate position is a full-time, salaried position scheduled Mon-Fri  in afternoon/evenings.  Will participate in on-call rotation.

Responsible To: Associate Director

Job Description: The Children’s Advocate is responsible for ensuring the needs of parents/guardians and children are met, with emphasis on providing survivors of domestic violence with a fresh start, individualized attention, support and confidentiality. 

A Day in the Life of a Children’s Advocate: The Children’s Advocate meets weekly with each parent/guardian and child in shelter, becoming a part of the family’s support system and being a resource for needs related to each child.  Additionally, this advocate coordinates the facilitation of weekly groups/activities for children, as well as scheduling one-on-one time with the kids.  Other duties involve providing crisis intervention services including answering the crisis line, shelter coverage and participating in staff meetings.
 
Click here for more job details. Send cover letter and resume to the Associate Director, Tangela Ferguson at tlbeard@project-safe.org. No phone calls, please.  EOE

 

Community Outreach & High Risk Advocate

Reports to: Community Response & Outreach Services Director
Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: Salary + Benefits
Primary Hours: M-F 9-5, On-call Rotation
Salary range: $43,000.00 – $45,000.00

High-Risk Team Responsibilities: As a High-Risk Team Community & Outreach Advocate at Project Safe, Inc., your primary focus will be on the following responsibilities related to high-risk cases:

Conduct intake assessments to identify survivors of intimate partner violence at high risk for harm or homicide.
Perform comprehensive danger assessments to evaluate the level of risk faced by survivors.
Develop and implement safety plans tailored to the specific needs of high-risk survivors, coordinating services to ensure their protection.
Offer intensive case management to high-risk survivors, closely monitoring their progress and safety.
Facilitate information and referral services for high-risk survivors to connect them with vital resources.
Participate actively in high-risk team meetings, contributing expertise and insights to address complex cases.
Collaborate closely with law enforcement, civil and criminal attorneys, healthcare providers, substance abuse counselors, school and childcare providers, DFCS, and other relevant agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of high-risk survivors.
Enhance relationships with community partners, fostering a coordinated response to high-risk cases.
Document service delivery for high-risk survivors meticulously and provide timely and accurate reports to track their progress.

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To apply, email resume and cover letter to dbracewell@project-safe.org.