DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE

SEIs Community & Family Programs advances SEIs mission by strengthening the families and households that support underserved youth. Through direct services and strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and public systems, CFP works to reduce barriers, increase safety and stability, and support households in achieving self defined goals that promote long term well being and economic mobility. The Domestic Violence Advocate plays a critical role within SEIs Family Stability Programs, partnering with individuals and families to promote safety, healing, and long term stability. This position delivers intensive, trauma informed, and culturally responsive advocacy services grounded in survivor choice, strengths based practice, and cultural specificity. Centering the lived experiences of survivors, this role collaborates with internal SEI programs, public systems, and community partners and maintains the flexibility needed to engage survivors at times when advocacy and support are most impactful. This position reports to the Family Stability Programs Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Domestic Violence Advocacy & Ongoing Case Management
Maintain an active caseload of experiencing ongoing domestic violence.
Provide survivor centered, trauma informed advocacy focused on safety, stabilization, and empowerment.
Conduct comprehensive domestic violence assessments and collaborate with survivors to develop and update individualized safety plans.
Develop individualized plans that support safety, housing stability, income, and family well being utilizing the Bridge to Prosperity and Goal Action Plan tools.
Provide crisis intervention and support during periods of high risk, escalation, or transition.
Assist survivors with legal advocacy, including accompaniment to court hearings and support with protective, restraining, or stalking orders.

Limited Duration Stabilization & Support Services
Provide short term, goal oriented support related to housing stabilization, financial safety, healthcare access, employment, or education once immediate DV risks have been mediated or reduced.
Support survivors in navigating transitions after DV resolution, including post shelter planning, relocation, or independent living.
Focus time‐limited services on reducing barriers and strengthening long term stability rather than ongoing case management once DV advocacy needs have concluded.

Resource Coordination & Referrals
Provide warm hand offs and referrals to community resources including: DV shelters and housing, employment and education programs, medical, mental health, and substance use services, financial empowerment and literacy support
Coordinate enrollment and provide case management for designated housing stabilization supports such as Short Term Rental Assistance (STRA), as assigned.

Documentation, Data & Compliance
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation in SEIs data platform in accordance with agency, federal and state legal requirements.
Document service duration and transitions clearly, distinguishing between ongoing DV advocacy and time limited stabilization supports.
Prepare written reports or documentation for case planning, referrals, or court related processes as requested.
Participate in data reviews, supervision, and continuous improvement activities.

*Accept other appropriate duties/responsibilities as assigned by SEI management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in social work, human services, psychology, public health, or a related field;
equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and relevant lived experience may be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing direct advocacy or support services to survivors of
domestic violence or related trauma.
Demonstrated experience delivering trauma informed, survivor centered, and strengths based services.
Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, safety planning, crisis response, and survivor rights.
Knowledge of and ability to navigate government systems; child protective services, homeless housing, etc.
Willingness to complete the required 40 hour Domestic Violence Basic Advocacy training
Ability to engage survivors with empathy, cultural humility, and respect for self determination.
Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements, advocacy privilege, and ethical standards.
Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills, including timely and accurate
Record keeping.
Must have current and valid state drivers license, in good standing with no insurability restrictions and must be insurable under SEIs auto insurance policy.

Note: This job description may change as programming evolves. SEI management reserves the right to amend this description at /any time – 04222026 updated