Victim Advocate - DV Job at St Johns Community Health, Los Angeles, CA

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  • St Johns Community Health
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Supports Domestic Violence Victims of Crime by assessing their needs, stabilizing their lives post-crime, navigating the criminal justice system, and ensuring safety and security through trauma-informed, culturally sensitive crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. This role is grant-funded, with current funding secured until 12/31/2024. Future funding is contingent upon grant renewal.

Benefits:

  • Free Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
  • 403 (B) retirement match
  • Life Insurance, EAP
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SEIU Union (if applicable)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Continued workforce development & training
  • Succession plans & growth within

Qualifications/Licensure:

  • Bilingual English/Spanish (Required)
  • EHR- Electronic Health Record (Required)
  • Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.
    • 40 Hour Domestic Violence Certification Training must be completed within 60 days of hire date
  • Maintains personal appearance when interacting with patients, staff and physicians.
  • Must be able to cope in a “fast pace” environment.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with a caseload of Domestic Violence Victims of Crime to assess their needs and develop comprehensive stabilization plans.
  • Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, counseling, and support services to empower clients in their recovery journey.
  • Navigate clients through the criminal justice system, ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities.
  • Advocate for clients' safety and security through culturally sensitive practices and interventions.
  • Collaborate with community resources and partner agencies to enhance support and services for clients.
  • Attends meetings as required for updates and as directed by supervisor.
  • Completes reporting related to client care
  • Work closely with a caseload of Domestic Violence Victims of Crime to assess their needs and develop comprehensive stabilization plans.
  • Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, counseling, and support services to empower clients in their recovery journey.
  • Navigate clients through the criminal justice system, ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities.
  • Advocate for clients' safety and security through culturally sensitive practices and interventions.
  • Collaborate with community resources and partner agencies to enhance support and services for clients.
  • Look for housing options for survivors.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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