Domestic Violence (DV) Specialist, Women Against Abuse

Posted by on April 22, 2013

Domestic Violence (DV) Specialist, Women Against Abuse
Posted on: April 2, 2013

We recently we’re award a contract from the Philadelphia Office of Supportive Housing to open a 2nd Domestic Violence Shelter/Safe Haven and additional supportive services for victims. We are excited to proceed to recruit for this NEW Opportunity.

The Domestic Violence (DV) Specialist will assist the Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) staff, conduct intake by assessing the needs of persons presenting for service, and arrange for direct access to the DV safe haven or other safe option. When no DV safe haven beds are available, the DV Specialist will provide information on available services and connect clients to those services. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Providing trauma informed intake and DV counseling and support, including safety planning. Providing direct service links for clients to external resources necessary to establish safety in leaving a domestic violence situation; Coordinating with DV Advocate & Hotline Coordinator, to be informed of available DV safe haven beds; and facilitating the transfer of clients experiencing Domestic Violence from the general shelter population to a DV safe haven. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and vision and according to Agency standards.

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