Domestic Violence Advocate - Phone Based

At BHN, you can help develop and provide new healthcare-based services to support survivors of domestic abuse.

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Phone-Based Domestic Violence Advocate in the Domestic Violence Services program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Domestic Violence Services program with the following :

• Serving as a key component to local community response to Domestic Violence in this rural region of Massachusetts.
• Providing victim support and crisis intervention via phone call.
• Offering problem solving and referrals to community services for survivors of domestic violence.
• Offering education about the dynamics of abuse.
• Providing safety planning and risk assessments, emotional support, and case management.
• Being specially trained for this position.
• Being immediately available to respond following a domestic violence incident.

Who are we?

Through BHN's variety of Domestic Violence programs, we offer supportive individual and group services to help those who feel unsafe in their intimate partnerships or are questioning the health of their dating or partner relationships. This position is a sub-grant through the Northwestern District Attorney's office.

Reasons to work with BHN :

What are we looking for in a Domestic Violence Advocate?

How do I apply to be a Domestic Violence Advocate?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Available Schedules :

Per Diem : coverage for approximately one week / month, including weekday evenings, 8 : 00pm-7 : 00am, and 24-hr coverage for weekends and any Monday holidays

Pay Structure :

$25 / shift covered + $23.75 / hr per hour doing related work assisting individuals during shift

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