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Comprehensive Community Advocate
Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland —Pepper Pike, OH
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Shelter Advocate - PRN
Journey Center for Safety and Healing —Cleveland, OH
- $15.75 - $17.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Driver's License
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Shelter Advocate
Journey Center for Safety and Healing —Cleveland, OH
- $15.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Office
- Windows
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Housing Coordinator
Journey Center for Safety and Healing —Cleveland, OH
- $21.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Word processing
- Mid-level
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Sexual Abuse/Assault Advocate
Riveon Healthcare —Lorain, OH
- $17.31 - $23.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Adults
- Office
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid jury duty
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Comprehensive Community Advocate

Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland -
Pepper Pike, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$19 - $21 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Behavioral observation
Passenger vehicle
Interviewing clients
Client assessment in social work
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Domestic violence situation handling
Driver's License
Cultural competency
Client advocacy in social work
Civil law

Full Job Description

Join our health and human services Agency, which has provided world-class services for the Jewish and non-Jewish communities in Northeast Ohio for 150 years.

JFSA of Cleveland has an immediate opening for a full-time Comprehensive Community Advocate to provide case management, safety planning, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in culturally diverse populations. This position includes working at least 2 evenings per week and requires assisting clients in achieving goals to increase safety and promote healthy life choices.

Key responsibilities:

Assess the lethality of a client’s situation and provide safety planning services.
Provide assessment and service plan for clients
Educate client on domestic violence dynamics and healthy relationships
Provide supportive coaching and crisis intervention to domestic violence clients
Link clients to appropriate services within the agency and in the greater community
Advocate for clients within the justice system
Provide support to domestic violence victims during interviews with attorneys and prosecutors
Explain victims’ rights as set by the State of Ohio
Orient victims to Civil and Criminal justice system by explaining procedures and offering accompaniment to court
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Participates in regular supervision and team meetings
Demonstrates awareness of, follows all safety policies and procedures, and adheres to all recommended safe work practices. Also contributes to the control of hazards in specified area of responsibility.
Keeps up to date with best practices surrounding domestic violence safety planning
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
May need to transport clients in personal vehicle on occasional basis.
Collaborate with staff on special projects as needed.
Serve as a community liaison and community educator as needed.

Benefits:

403(b) retirement savings plan with match
Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Paid time off
Paid holidays and sick time

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

Education:

Bachelor's degree 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 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 Agency and 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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