Company Information
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Company Name: Willow Domestic Violence Center
Website: https://willowcenterny.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
693 East Ave
Rochester, New York. 14607
United States

Job Description:
The Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate is a key member of the Deaf IGNITE Program
within the Willow Domestic Violence Center and is responsible for counseling
and advocating for clients who identify as Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled,
hard of hearing, late deafened, CODA, interpreters and other members of the
Deaf community who experience domestic violence and/or sexual assault. The
Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate provides crisis counseling, advocacy and support
to clients using a solution focused approach through a trauma informed lens.
The ideal candidate is client centered and will have experience in advocacy,
case management, counseling, crisis management, community resources and
excellent communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meet clients off site in a safe,
agreed-upon location to provide support and counseling throughout the
community.   Provide support, crisis intervention, safety planning,
counseling, domestic violence education, advocacy and court accompaniment to
survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking
going through proceedings in Domestic Violence Intensive Intervention Court,
Integrated Domestic Violence Court and City Court.  Assess victims’ needs,
provide referrals and facilitate connections with Willow residential and
non-residential programs as well as other community support services.
Create and maintain collaborations with other service providers to broaden
access to DV services.  Work in collaboration with other Willow programs &
services to ensure consistent program coverage and service delivery.
Maintain confidentiality and complete all job functions in an ethically and
culturally competent manner.  Facilitates intake process for new referrals
for community support.   Complete necessary monthly statistical and program
reports as required.  Provides timely documentation for client files and
program statistics.  Responds to referrals from community partners for
individuals needing DV services; including but not limited to HEAL, CPS, PIC,
the URMC and RRH network.  Provide trauma-informed education materials and
training on dating and domestic violence prevention.  Support Program
Coordinator and Case Manager in the script-writing, filming, editing and/or
implement captioning educational videos and program announcements in ASL as
needed.   Raise awareness on the Deaf IGNITE program and Willow services.
Serve as a representative of Deaf IGNITE by attending meetings, tabling and
public speaking.



Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is preferred
Bilingual in ASL and English
Immersed in Deaf culture
Excellent communication and computer skills (Microsoft Office suite)
Position requires the ability to work well with a variety of systems, as well
as maintaining discretion and confidentiality
Adaptable and flexible. Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed
New York State Driver’s License not in jeopardy of being revoked and have a
reliable vehicle



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate
URL: https://willowcenterny.org/about-us-2/careers/


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Education, Health Sciences, Interpreting, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: HR@willowcenterny.org