SUMMARY OF POSITION: To create an environment that supports individual safety and breaks the cycle of domestic violence by providing services that include crisis intervention/short term counseling/safety planning, and domestic violence education.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessments including risk for lethality utilizing safety planning for victims of domestic violence and their families
• Provide trauma informed emotional support to help victims understand feelings and behaviors in response to abuse and specific ways to build self-esteem and coping strategies
• Explore clients own resources and further service options including making appropriate referrals; collaborating with other staff, addressing with client any necessary concerns (e.g. preparing temporary restraining orders, parenting issues regarding domestic violence)
• Assist and accompany client to court for temporary restraining order and RO hearing
• Responsible for covering both hotline and LAP line
• Advocate with outside system regarding clients needs
• Assist clients and their families in developing safety planning which address clients particular situations
• Provide clients with information and referral and resources outside of the domestic violence program
• Provide victim compensation information and assisting in filing compensation forms
• Provide shelter coverage if needed, including any supportive services needed related to residents living there
• Facilitate support groups as needed.

Who We Are

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.

We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.

Why BHcare?

Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and paid holidays)
• Health & Dental insurance
• Dependent care accounts
• Medical flexible spending accounts
• Paid family leave
• LTD & Disability coverage
• Life & AD&D
• Supplemental insurance including, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Staff events and activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree required;
• Two years Advocacy and/or direct service experience working with survivors of domestic violence in a community-based setting preferred;
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) reading writing and speaking preferred;
• Active and valid Driver's License and vehicle

Must be able to attend required training during first week of employment, which is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m