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CASA DE LA FAMILIA

Domestic Violence Advocate

CASA DE LA FAMILIA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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We are seeking a DART Victim Advocate for Casa Community, a division of Casa de la Familia, partnered with LAPD to form the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART). This unit pairs specially trained officers with certified domestic violence counselors to provide immediate crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and follow-up services to survivors and their families at domestic violence calls. Who You'll Work With

Advocates work directly from the police stations, ride along with DART officers to domestic violence calls, and also take walk-ins. Schedule

Must be able to work evenings and weekends with flexibility. What You'll Do

In your first 90 days, you will: Complete Casa's 40-hour domestic violence training Be introduced to your new collaborative working team Services you will provide: s crisis management case management safety planning advocacy shelter placement referrals Within Your First 6 Months, You Will Establish yourself as a trusted Casa Community advocate Attend outreach events to help the community at large, offering your services. Attend professional meetings Attend continuing educational meetings What We Would Like You To Have

Possession of a Domestic Violence Counselor Certificate (Training can be provided if needed) Demonstrate knowledge of domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, and stalking Ability to establish effective working relationships with other services providers and law enforcement Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and maintain a workload Ability to work well with diverse groups of people in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner Strong and effective oral/written communication skills and public speaking Qualifications & Qualities

Complete a background check MUST be bilingual in English and Spanish Possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, social work or any relevant field Proficient in technology: Adobe Sign, Teams, Microsoft Office and more Enjoy working independently and collaboratively to ensure clients receive the best care possible A go-getter with a passion for helping the community A strong sense of accountability and ownership that allows you to work honestly and tactfully with clients and coworkers What You'll Love About Casa Counseling

The people — our staff and clients celebrate our close-knit, knowledgeable, and talented team Commitment to diversity & inclusion; we are a 100% women-led team with diverse cultures Paid time off; up to 3 weeks per year Collaborative environment with psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional clinical counselors Professional growth: many team members have been promoted annually Transparent, collaborative environment with modern tools Continuing education and ongoing training What You Need To Have Complete a background check MUST be bilingual in English and Spanish Possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, social work or any relevant field Proficient in technology: Adobe Sign, Teams, Microsoft Office and more Additional notes: This description reflects the role and expectations for the DART Victim Advocate with Casa Community. It does not include external postings or unrelated roles.

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