Domestic Violence Program Specialist
POSITION: Domestic Violence Program Specialist III - Victim
Advocate (Family Justice Cener/Sarpy Center)
(full-time 37.5 hours/week)
LOCATION: Heartland Family Service
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Intense case management responsibilities begin at this level. Educational requirements are specific. Decision-making, problem solving and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical.
PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in social sciences or related field
- 2 years experience working with domestic violence services.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides case management, crisis intervention and safety planning over the phone and in person for victims of domestic abuse.
- May assist probation with pre-sentence investigations and provide probation officers with written information.
- Provides follow up contact with the victim throughout the probationary period to provide information and assist with the supervision of the probationer.
- Assists in the filing of protection order applications and when requested and, as needed, accompany petitioners to hearings
- Develop a close working collaborative relationship with the Batterer’s Intervention Program, victim services and the criminal justice system.
- Complies statistical data as required for the Family Justice Center, Heartland Family Service,and as required for grant reporting.
- Provide appropriate referrals and follow up on cases as needed.
- Cooperates and collaborates with program staff, volunteers, visitors to the agency and, the community at large.
- Demonstrates a high degree of crisis intervention skills while working with a caseload of a wide range of individuals.
- Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, agency staff and Community at large.
- Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling.
- Abides by all specific program and agency policy and procedures.
- Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and media.
- Performs other program duties as assigned.
TO APPLY:
To apply, send your resume to or apply in person at Heartland Family Service, 2101 S. 42 St., Omaha, NE 68105. Attention: Human Resources. FAX to 553-3133, Attention: Human Resources or EMAIL to snadason@heartlandfamilyservice.org Please specify the position. Acceptance and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Heartland Family Service is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action United Way Agency. Applicants requiring accommodation must notify in advance
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