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About the Role
WJCS is seeking a compassionate and skilled bilingual (English/Spanish) Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to provide direct support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence through our Futures Without Violence program, in partnership with Westchester County DSS. The advocate will help families stay safely together using the Safe & Together Model.
Responsibilities
- Provide advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence.
- Accompany clients to court hearings, medical appointments, and law enforcement meetings.
- Help clients develop safety plans and connect to community services, benefits, and entitlements.
- Participate in Family Team Conferencing to coordinate care and support plans.
- Conduct home visits.
- Complete all necessary documentation accurately and promptly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, hospitals, and the WJCS clinical team.
- Work collaboratively while co-located at the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) Office.
- Support clients in developing and working toward their personal goals for safety and stability.
- Develop tailored action plans that prioritize client safety and well-being.
- Collaborate with the WJCS TLC clinical team and CVASSP team to access emergency services.
- Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness and provide education about domestic violence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
- Minimum one year of experience advocating for victims of domestic violence.
- Ability to travel to different locations.
- Ability to work early mornings and late evenings.
- Prior experience working with victims of domestic violence.
- Strong awareness and understanding of the emotional needs of victims of domestic violence and the ability to assess safety.
- Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills.
- Knowledge of resources available to crime victims.
- Flexibility to work early mornings and late evenings.
- Computer proficiency.
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Interpersonal skills
- Engagement skills
- Computer proficiency
Location
- Mount Vernon
- White Plains
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum one year of experience advocating for victims of domestic violence
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $53,000 - $55,000
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 403(b) Plan
- Agency-Paid Pension Plan
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursements
- Day-care reimbursements
- Personal emergency reimbursements
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Staff appreciation events
- Employee mental health and wellness initiatives
About the Company
- Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonsectarian nonprofit human services agency founded in 1943.
- WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County.
- WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year.
Equal Opportunity
- WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER