Domestic Violence Advocate

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE

Family and Community Resources, Inc. (FCR) is seeking a passionate, motivated, and flexible advocate to join our community-based domestic violence program. Bilingual language capacity strongly encouraged to apply, but not required.

The mission of FCR is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all survivors of trauma, including those impacted by domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse, bereavement, human trafficking and other causes. With the understanding that the aim of equality and justice is ongoing, we are committed to modeling diversity, inclusivity, and equity within our organization to reflect the communities in which we serve.

Community based domestic violence program is seeking a passionate, creative, motived, flexible person to provide a continuum of survivor-centered services to Brockton and the greater Brockton community.

Responsibilities

· crisis intervention

· safety planning

· case management

· housing assistance

· advocacy to survivors of domestic violence

· group facilitation

· community outreach and education to the community and other providers

Requirements

· Must have a passion for working with all kinds of people to bring about social justice and change

· Two years’ experience and understanding of trauma and working with survivors of domestic violence using an empowerment/survivor-centered model

· Experience working with child protection and criminal justice agencies a plus

· Must be able to multi-task and have excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal

· Valid MA driver’s license and clean driving record.

Hours

This position is full-time at 35 hours per week and requires two early evenings per week as well as occasional weekend hours to meet the needs of both survivors and the communities we serve.

Salary Range: $25-$27 per hour based on experience. Additional pay differential provided based on language capacity. $500 sign-on bonus to be paid after six months of employment with a positive review.

Benefits: Family and Community Resources, Inc. benefit package includes generous earned time policy; Health, Dental and agency sponsored Vision and Life insurance, Tuition Remission Program; Aflac and 403b retirement plan. Excellent supervision, training and supportive work environment provided.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

@email

Please put "DV ADVOCATE" in the subject line.

NO CALLS PLEASE

For more information and opportunities please visit our website www.fcr-ma.org

FCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era veteran or the presence of a disability where otherwise qualified.