Gateway Community Action Partnership

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Gateway Community Action Partnership  •  $45k - $50k/yr  •  Salem, IN (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Salem Wellness Center S76 - Salem, NJPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 2 Year DegreeSalary Range $45000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage Road Warrior

Domestic Violence Mental Health Advocates are responsible for engaging individuals impacted by domestic violence and provide case management services to individuals and families.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

  • Provide Mobile Response services to victim within 24 hours
  • Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients
  • Able to case management services to link and refer client to supportive services
  • Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
  • Provide advocacy and guidance to appropriately address client needs
  • Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing services
  • Educate and involve family members or other loved ones when necessary
  • Collaborate with outside agencies, as necessary, to ensure continuity of care
  • Record and maintain adequate documentation (progress notes, action plans, etc.)
  • Maintain neat and organized client files and workspace
  • When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs
  • Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client
  • Participate in mental health related trainings and attend community meetings as needed
  • Maintain a positive rapport with community stakeholders and residents
  • Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings
  • Assist with outreach efforts

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate degree

EXPERIENCE 1 Year

MANAGES OTHERS N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of an Associate degree in human services or other related field
  • Minimum of one-year experience working in the human services or counseling field
  • Computer literate and proficient in using applicable software

OTHER SKILLS

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
  • Solid relationship-building capabilities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • A positive and compassionate attitude
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
  • Willingness to stay updated on new certifications and regulations within the field
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Able to maintain a flexible schedule
Gateway Community Action Partnership

About Gateway Community Action Partnership

Gateway Community Action Partnership (formed and incorporated as Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc.) is the designated Community Action Program (CAP) for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties in Southern New Jersey and also provides services in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May and Mercer counties, as well as Philadelphia, Pa.

As a CAP, Tri-County helps low- and moderate-income residents identify and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.

The agency’s more than 700 employees form a network of professional teachers, social workers, counselors, nutritionists and program planners, all dedicated to making our communities better places to live and work for all residents.

The staff is guided by President & CEO Albert B. Kelly, founder of Gateway, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Edward Bethea. Together, the agency’s senior management team has more than 45 years experience in the community service field.

Since becoming a CAP in 1987, Gateway has worked with residents, governments, other agencies and private sector institutions to help tens of thousands of local residents help themselves. Gateway CAP provides child care for more than 2,000 children daily, builds high-quality affordable housing, collaborates to do economic development, operates the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program, provides literacy services, assists families maintain stable households, promotes fiscal stability through matched savings programs and serves as an advocate for children and families at the local, state and federal levels.

Gateway CAP is a private, non-profit, community based organization with a federal 501-C-3 designation by the IRS.

As of January 2019, Gateway CAP operates programs in core areas, including housing, early childhood education, health services, literacy, emergency services and community development with an annual budget of approximately $60 million to serve more than 50,000 clients annually in its coverage area.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Year Founded
1987
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