Position Open: Domestic Violence Advocate

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

If you are looking for meaningful work in a supportive and flexible environment with great benefits, consider Caring Unlimited. Our team is working to create community change while supporting survivors of gender-based violence. You don't need to have experience in this field to be considered- we are looking for motivated and caring individuals who are great listeners and problem solvers.

Job Description

Caring Unlimited is York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center working to end domestic violence in our community. Caring Unlimited is committed to being an accessible, culturally responsive, and trauma informed organization. As part of a supportive, professional and dedicated team, the domestic violence advocate provides advocacy and individual and group support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking at assigned Caring Unlimited Resource Center(s) throughout York County, remotely, and mobile services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide face to face Individual Advocacy (IA) for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking in York County as needed, especially: support, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals.
• Co-facilitate assigned day and evening support groups throughout York County
• Assists victims to file for protection from abuse orders, provides information and education about the process, accompanies victims to court procedures
• Build and maintain relationships/network with other community agencies and organizations to increase accessibility and improve services
• Participate regularly in 24-hour helpline coverage and backup as assigned.

Job Requirements

• The following experience and skills are considered essential:
• Experience and demonstrated skills in human relations, crisis intervention, peer support, individual advocacy, group facilitation, networking and conflict resolution preferred.
• Proven people, organizational, direct communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle emergencies in a calm manner and de-escalate situations.
• Ability to: create and sustain positive working relationships with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and people seeking services, from a strengths-based, empowerment-focused, self-help practice model;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of Background Checks

Educational Requirements

Associates Degree in related field or the equivalent in education and closely-related experience required. Successful completion of advocacy training within 6 months of hire

Benefits

The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees:

• Holidays
• Workers’ Compensation
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Witness Duty
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement account
• Medical and Family Leave
• Military Leave
• Family Military Leave
• Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Absence for Emergency Response
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Some benefit programs require contributions from the employee, but most are fully paid by CU.

Caring Unlimited provides 12 paid holidays (up to 96 hours) per year to eligible full-time and part-time employees as of their date of hire. Six (6) holidays are designated as Caring Unlimited holidays; six (6) days are floating holidays.

Please note: Applications will be accepted by email only and will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Expected start date: ASAP

Caring Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry or national origin, color, sex, immigration status, age, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, family or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sanford, ME 04073

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