If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. We are now hiring for a full-time DV Advocate to join our team at DuPage! This is a meaningful opportunity to support survivors and be part of a compassionate, mission-driven program.
Requirements
- Provides direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or their children, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, life skills development, parenting support, information, and/or referrals.
- Assesses and effectively responds to the needs of survivors seeking supportive services using short-term, strengths-based interventions.
- In partnership with the client, develops and regularly reviews a service plan that describes the client’s goals while receiving services and tracks their progress in the achievement of those goals.
- Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of MFS programs and community-based resources.
- Administers any required assessments and outcome tools at their designated intervals.
- Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
- Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs to provide comprehensive services for clients.
- Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including case notes and other documentation needed for a client’s file.
- Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including meeting timeline and reporting requirements.
- Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence. Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc. to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.
- Establishes and maintains contact with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites as appropriate; effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
- Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals’ code of ethics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts
- FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
- Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match
