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.
- 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.
- 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