Overnight Domestic Violence Advocate

Who We Are and Who We Are Looking For:

If you are looking for an opportunity that will impact the lives of others look no further. SafeHouse Denver has been around for 48 years and we are on a mission to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors and their children. We are committed to providing survivors with a safe space where they are believed supported and trusted. We guide community awareness of domestic violence through education partnerships and inclusion. We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Overnight Domestic Violence Advocate to support our work as we are preparing to serve more survivors in greater ways.

SafeHouse Denver promotes a culture of excellence. We prioritize and practice seven core values:

Trust

We foster a culture of trust by being reliable honest consistent direct and transparent.

Dedication

We are intentional passionate and driven. We commit to making a meaningful impact.

Compassion

We listen seek to understand and help. We embody kindness patience empathy and see the value of each individual.

Collaboration

We encourage cooperate support and share. We also welcome humor and fun.

Innovation

We are bold brave and fearless. We value curiosity and continuous learning.

Leadership

We operate with integrity transparency and ethics. We are solutionsoriented optimistic accessible and critical thinkers.

Inclusion

We embrace and respect diverse perspectives and experiences; we believe in a welcome and equitable environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Overnight Domestic Violence Advocate is responsible for providing services to victims of domestic violence by: responding to callers who access the SafeHouse Denver 24hour crisis line; screening potential emergency shelter residents; providing initial intakes and orientations for new residents; providing shortterm individual advocacysafety planning and crisis intervention to all residents; and supporting a safe and secure shelter space.

• Utilizing traumainformed/empowerment models respond to callers who access the SafeHouse Denver 24hour crisis line

• Provides emotional support crisis intervention safety planning and deescalation

• Provides information and education on domestic violence trauma response and healthy coping skills

• Supports callers in assessing immediate needs

• Provides safety planning by supporting callers in assessing danger/risks identifying culturally appropriate resources and referrals and implementing their safety plan

• Screens callers for shelter and provides new resident intakes; orientates new residents to the shelter facility

• Provides appraisal of the residents presenting problem and responds accordingly

• Provides information and education about domestic abuse trauma response and coping skills

• Communicates with Primary Advocates to ensure quality services toresidents

• Supports a safe and respectful community living environment

• Conducts regular safety checks

• Supports residents in meeting their daytoday needs by supplying personal items shelter supplies and food

• Responsible for appropriate charting and data entry

• Demonstrates initiative and vision for service quality service improvement program development/growth problem prevention and problem resolution

• Works diligently to achieve individual team and agency goals and objectives

• Participates with all staff to help facilitate coordinated services within the shelter and across all agency programs

• Utilizes ethical communication to resolve problems or conflicts

• Attends weekly case management/staff meetings monthly all agency meetings and program meetings

• Actively participates in program development

• Represents SafeHouse Denver in a positive and professional manner

• Networks with other service providers and community agencies to assist residents and the agency rotates oncall shifts to provide adequate phone consultation and support to team members

• Effectively supports and collaborates with staff to address questions and resolve issues as needed

• All other duties as assigned

Do You Have What It Takes

• Successful candidate must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of domestic violencetrauma informed/empowerment models and demonstrated skills in safety planning crisis intervention and individual advocacy; and excellent conflict management skills

• Bachelors degree in social work human services or another related field or 3 plus years working in a similar residential setting

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required

• Ability to function independently and as a team member

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $24 to $26 per hour

• Fulltime nonexempt position. Annual performance evaluations with an opportunity for meritbased increases after one full year of employment.

• Fantastic benefits package including plenty of paid time off for rest and vacations an employee wellness program employee health insurance coverage paid 90 or more by the employer and a retirement plan with employer match as the agencys budget allows.

• Supportive work environment and opportunities to have fun

• Work with committed people who want to impact change.

• Be part of a movement that strengthens our community.

What Are You Waiting For

To apply please send your resume and cover letter which should include a personal mission statement to Jameson Kapinos atemailprotectedindicating Overnight DVA in the subject line.

SafeHouse Denver is committed to creating a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. SafeHouse Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds experiences and abilities to apply.