• Graduate Degree which fulfills the educational requirements for licensure within a mental health profession (e.g., clinical social work or mental health counseling) from an accredited school or university.
• Must be licensed in a counseling profession or actively working towards licensure as LCSW or LPCMH
• Certification in an evidence-based treatment modality preferred.
• Must be certified or working toward certification in a therapy approach recognized as effective working with children.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral science or helping profession.  Experience must include direct provision of services. 

Summary:

This Part-Time Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate provides direct services to victims of domestic violence in both English and Spanish in verbal and written forms. The bilingual advocate guides victims through the Protection From Abuse (PFA) process and paperwork in the New Castle County Courthouse. They also do direct advocacy for health/mental health through case management, referrals, service/resource delivery.

Requirements:

• Possession of a minimum of an Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred from an accredited college or university, in the behavioral sciences or healthcare field.
• Minimum of one year’s work experience in the social services field.
• Bilingual both written and verbal in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.
• Working knowledge of the domestic violence services and social services fields.
• Ability to apply the VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) standard of confidentiality and informed consent.
• Possession of strong interpersonal skills, communications skills, problem solving skills, skills and community networking skills.
• Ability to work as a team with professionals, volunteers and other service providers.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of local community agencies and organizations

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or university preferred, in the behavioral sciences (family studies, behavioral science, counseling, social work, sociology, psychology) and a minimum of two years’ work experience in the social service field. An associate’s degree or equivalent college credits acceptable with 4 years of direct service experience.
• Strong commitment to the goals of housing advocacy, victim empowerment advocacy, trauma informed practices
• Knowledge of the domestic violence and social service fields and the major practices and problems of their agencies
• Experience working effectively with clients, landlords and social service agencies in a positive and professional manner

• Graduate Degree which fulfills the educational requirements for licensure within a mental health profession (e.g., clinical social work or mental health counseling) from an accredited school or university.
• Must be licensed in a counseling profession or actively working towards licensure.
• Certification in an evidence-based treatment modality preferred.
• Must be certified or working toward certification in a therapy approach recognized as effective working with adults.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral science or helping profession.  Experience must include direct provision of services. 

This is a part-time position.

This position provides supervision and support to families who have experienced domestic violence and who need assistance in re-establishing or maintaining a safe, healthy, non-violent relationship between their children and the non-custodial parent.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, observes and documents visitations and exchanges; enforces court orders and conditions.
• Executes any necessary protective duties to ensure a safe visitation for the visiting children; provides crisis intervention if needed.
• Schedules interviews and appointments for visitation and exchange; and supervises on-site visitation.
• Develops strategies to serve clients who have a variety of problems, which may include: substance abuse, mental health problems, history of criminal activities, etc.
• Maintains case notes. Completes paperwork, including narratives, correspondence, and forms accurately and legibly, and carries out office procedures.

This is a full-time position.

*Evenings and Overnight – Worker to provide direct supervision, support and direction to youth in a compassionate and respectful manner. This includes providing an unwavering commitment to the safety and support of the youth, being aware of all ongoing developments and concerns in the shelter and contributing in a positive way to a team of professionals.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in the Behavioral Sciences preferred; will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to interact with a diverse and challenging client population, sometimes under stress. Must also be willing and able to perform household tasks.

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, a vehicle in good working condition and must obtain the level of automobile insurance required by the agency to use personal vehicle. Finger printing, background check and physical required upon hire.

Schedule for position may include weekends and holidays.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference and gain experience in the social services field!