Domestic Violence Advocate
Current• Work with people who have reported incidents of domestic violence in the precinct, over the phone, or at home visits with officers• Provide clients with supportive listening, crisis intervention, client-centered safety assessment and safety planning, referrals to community-based services, and assistance in applying for emergency cash aid or victim compensation through the New York State Office of Victims Services• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into work with clients• Research services for clients such as mental health counseling, substance use treatment, shelters, housing benefits, public benefits, child care, and legal assistance (for cases involving immigration, orders of protection, divorce, child custody, child support, and housing court)• Educate clients about public benefits and other services for which they are eligible • Work with and advocate for victims with programs and departments within Safe Horizon, external agencies such as community-based organizations, government social services, and the court system• Liaise with police officers in order to update clients on the status of their case and collaborate to provide services and referrals• Enter case information into client management system• Conduct trainings with police officers to educate them on topics related to domestic violence• Conduct community outreach• Attend trainings on domestic violence• Train new advocates• Participate in organization-wide anti-racism group
