GENERAL PURPOSE 

Under the direct supervision of the Domestic Violence Program Supervisor and the general guidance of the Victim Assistance Center Director, oversee LAP functions to provide domestic violence victim advocacy services to victims in Weber/Morgan Counties.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide crisis intervention and immediate support to victims of domestic violence, as well as victims of other crimes, as needed. 
• Participate in rotating, on-call 24-hour crisis intervention, respond on-scene if needed; this includes hospital emergency rooms or other safe and secured locations as designated by law enforcement. May also respond on a “call-only” basis if desired bythe  victim or law enforcement.
• Provide education and information to victims pertaining to rights, dynamics of abuse, and available choices for victims of domestic violence. Assist victims either as “walk-ins” or by appointment.
• Assist victims with filling out protective orders and Crime Victim Reparation forms.
• Perform follow-up contacts with victims; review cases to ensure needed referrals and services have been provided.
• Provide appropriate referrals to victims for needed services and act as liaison for the client with referral agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with the Ogden City Prosecutor’s office on domestic violence cases.  Provide criminal court support for victims in Ogden City as well as other jurisdictions, as needed.
• Attend Protective Order hearings and provide in-person support and assistance to petitioners.
• Maintain accurate records on all clients and enter them into the client database.
• Coordinate Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Program:
  • Obtain certification for LAP Trainer
  • Maintain working relationships with partnering law enforcement agencies 
  • Collect monthly data reports
  • Provide follow-up calls daily to high LAP victims
  • Ensure the lethality assessment protocol is functioning with fidelity based on research-based best practices  
• Assist the VAC Manager with grant proposals, quarterly and annual reports.
• Attend YCC all staff meetings and VAC meetings.
• Attend trainings as requested by the VAC Manager.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the Employee Handbook and any applicable Policy and Procedure Manuals. 

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all levels of employees, management, executives, vendors, clients and external partners.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Work, Social Sciences, or Industry industry-related field, or equivalent amount of experience and training. 

• Requires 3-5 years of experience working with individuals and families in crisis, or any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to assess the needs and provide support and advocacy to victims and families dealing with domestic violence issues.
• Must have good knowledge of community resources and services available.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Exceptional time-management, planning, and administrative skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with clients and other department staff.
• High degree of energy, self-motivation, and flexibility with schedule.    
• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is generally performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use a computer to enter data; use a telephone to converse with clients and employees.
• The employee is regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.
• Must be able to occasionally move objects of 30 lbs.    

Pay: $20.00 per hour

DIVERSITY

YCC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a

diverse staff. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual

orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, and perspective are more likely to be high

functioning. We believe that creating an environment where everyone belongs and can

do their best work is the right thing to do for our employees, our clients, and our

community.

AT WILL

All employment at YCC is considered “at will,”; meaning employment is subject to

termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same

time, employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reason.