Domestic Violence Services Prevention Specialist

Our Strengthening Families Department has an immediate opening for a full-time Domestic Violence Services Prevention Specialist to support and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. This position assists with safety planning, connects clients to resources, and offers support to promote well-being. If you are interested in engaging with community services and ensuring clients receive timely, compassionate support, this is a great role for you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses the lethality of a client’s situation and provides safety planning services.
• Provides support in Journey to Empowerment DV education group.
• Provides assessment and service plan for clients.
• Educates clients on domestic violence dynamics and healthy relationships.
• Provides supportive coaching and crisis intervention to domestic violence clients.
• Links clients to appropriate services within the agency and in the greater community.
• Advocates for clients within the justice system.
• Collaborates with staff on special projects as needed.
• Explains victims’ rights as set by the State of Ohio.
• Orients victims to Civil and Criminal justice system by explaining procedures and accompanying them to court.
• Facilitates a domestic violence women’s support group as needed.
• Maintains program standards and procedures in accordance with CARF accreditation requirements.
• Implements program evaluation as required by funding sources and Jewish Family Service Association.
• Assists in the development and modification of policies and procedures for Domestic Violence Services as needed.
• Participates in regular supervision and team meetings
• Demonstrates awareness of, follows all safety policies and procedures, and adheres to all recommended safe work practices. It also contributes to the control of hazards in the specified areas of responsibility.
• Keeps up to date with best practices surrounding domestic violence safety planning.
• May need to transport clients in personal vehicle.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's in social work or related field required and/or relevant domestic violence experience is required
• Masters degree in social work or related field a plus

Experience:

• Two years post degree professional work
• 2 years of experience working with domestic violence cases and group facilitation is preferable

Other Requirements:

• LSW or equivalent preferred
• Maintain valid driver's license and personal auto insurance
• Must have a reliable personal automobile available on a daily basis

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal court system; crisis intervention practices, interviewing, community referrals and resources, crime victimization; victims’ rights and advocacy techniques
• Show competent knowledge of our Agency and the services provided
• Ability to make sensitive and insightful observations of individuals and to determine a course of intervention
• Ability to address crisis situations and respond with prompt decision and action
• Knowledge regarding domestic violence safety issues
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and personal aspects of domestic violence
• Possesses a Trauma Informed approach to working with clients
• Working knowledge of community resources available for victims of domestic violence
• Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Sensitivity to working with diverse cultures and language abilities
• Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
• Demonstrate sound judgment and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Emotional maturity, stability, personal integrity, initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, board members, accrediting bodies, funding bodies, clients, volunteers, and the general public.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, ethnic group, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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