Per Diem Advocate

Per Diem Advocate Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc. provides support, advocacy, safety planning, and educational services to adult victims of domestic violence who come to the domestic violence program for sheltered and/or non-sheltered services. This position is to be carried out while empowering victims with respect to their safety and their right to self-determination. Advocate positions will be supervised by the Director of Programs and ultimately accountable to the Executive Director. Non-Exempt, Bargaining. Hours per month - based on availability and shifts picked up. Areas of Responsibility This position requires work assignments and responsibilities such as, but not limited to: Provide client intake and assessment, including sheltering women and families in accordance with agency protocols Assist clients in developing individualized safety plans including plans for leaving, for staying and for long-range planning Assist parents in developing safety plans which include their childrenProvide individual domestic violence counseling and advocacy Provide coverage to 24-hour domestic violence hotline May serve as a member of the 24-hour hotline back-up rotation if desired Provide Coverage to the Holiday Schedule Provide clients with information and referral to community services and resources Advocate with outside systems regarding clients' needs Facilitate support/education groups Other services as deemed necessary Provide written educational information to adult clients about domestic violence, its effects on victims, as well as its effects on childrenProvide to adult clients a state and local listing of available resources Provide information regarding state victim compensation resources Maintain accurate service records and submit all required statistics in accordance with agency due dates Attend and participate in regular meetings called by MWC, CCADV and other meetings as scheduled, including training programs developed for Advocates Must uphold privileged communication of clients and all responsibilities of mandatory reporting Provide peer coverage to critical tasks such as court-based family violence victim advocacy as needed Maintain vacant shelter rooms for immediate occupancy Other duties as assigned

Additional shifts may be available to pick up, and staff may be contacted for back-up coverage as needed. This role offers flexibility and is well-suited for someone looking to support the team on a part-time or occasional basis. This position will require availability for flexible hours as needed to meet the needs of the organization. Mandatory Training: All new hires must complete Certification online- unpaid