Dart Advocate (TUC- Strength United)
Dart Advocate (TUC- Strength United)
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Job Description
About The University Corporation:
TUC is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University Northridge; to support the academic research and creative endeavors of its students faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. United is committed to transforming trauma and violence into empowerment advancing systemic healing and developing leaders for lasting change.
Overview:
The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Program is a law enforcement-based crisis response team which pairs a trained domestic violence advocate with police officers. DART teams to respond to domestic violence incidents provide immediate crisis intervention and follow-up services to victims of domestic violence and their families. DART advocate to be assigned at one of the following Los Angeles Police Department Valley Bureau divisions: Foothill Mission North Hollywood Van Nuys and West Valley.
Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)
DART advocates will be co-located at one of the above LAPD divisions to provide the following activities:
1) Crisis Intervention to provide immediate culturally appropriate crisis intervention safety planning and needs assessments to domestic violence victims including the provision of emotional support explanation of victim rights available resources and corresponding materials.
2) Provide assistance in obtaining Protective Orders.
3) Shelter Placement when necessary transporting victims to a safe location with the assistance of LAPD.
4) Participate in the provision of roll call community and staff training
5) Receive training
6) Complete accurate documentation data entry and progress reports.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 6-month experience working with domestic violence victims or enrollment in an undergraduate program in behavioral science or criminal justice field. Bicultural/Bilingual Spanish Speaking is required. If the selected candidate is not already certified the candidate will need to complete the 40-hour Domestic Abuse Counselor Certification as defined in California Penal 1037.1 provided upon employment.
Work Hours: Days and hours may vary. Weekdays and weekends ranging between 3pm 12am.
Knowledge Specialized Skills and Abilities:
Candidates must possess the ability knowledge and skill to provide risk assessment and the management of multi-disciplinary team relationships. Capacity to remain calm focused and responsive in crisis situations. Effective interpersonal skills clear professional boundaries and the ability to work in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department. Criminal Background Clearance California Drivers License Automobile and Automobile Insurance will be required.
Pre-employment Requirements:
County State and Federal Criminal Checks
Driving Record
Education Verification
Reference Check
Access to a reliable vehicle valid California Drivers license and proof of automobile insurance
Must Maintain personal cell phone
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting with a low-to-moderate noise level; employee will need to utilize their personal vehicle for travel to and from meetings outside the office; employee must regularly communicate by telephone written communications and in-person with staff families served partners funders and other professionals; occasionally lift carry and position objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Benefits & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Time Base: Full-Time
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 403 (b) Life AD&D Flex Spending
General Information
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT LIVESCAN AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins Monday August 4th and will continue until the position is filled.
To be considered in the initial review applications must be submitted before the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process please view the link below:
Employment Opportunity
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race color ethnicity religion national origin age gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status and disability. Applicants who wish to request accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at .
Strength United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion national origin age gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Service
Employment Type
Hourly
