Social Worker

POSITION: Domestic Violence Coordinator

DIVISION: Programs

WHY JOIN US:

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 13,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!

THE POSITION:

The Domestic Violence (DV) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the intersection of Coordinated Entry System (CES) services and DV services in SPA 2, providing technical assistant to both systems. The DV Coordinator will be responsible for training, facilitation, and direct support of households seeking assistance who are experiencing DV and homelessness. The DV Coordinator takes on the coordination of these systems, and actively supports direct service staff to connect households appropriately by providing training and guidance. The position requires the incumbent to make sound decisions and practice independent judgement on a regular ongoing basis with little to no supervision, while acting in the best interest of LAFH and participants served.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Train Program teams working with actively fleeing families in the following areas:
  • Daily bed assessment within LA County – access to DV bed availability information
  • Transportation to new SPA when DV bed is located
• Attend and facilitate regular meetings with DV providers in SPA 2
• Attend regular meetings for CES in SPA 2
• Attend system-focused meetings on DV and CES intersection
• Provide guidance to staff in creating safety plans for actively fleeing households
• Train CES staff in safety plans for current CES-engaged households
• Provide ongoing safety planning training to CES staff
• Provide staff with ongoing trauma-informed practice consultation around DV
• Provide ongoing CES training to DV providers
  • Eligibility
  • Referral process
  • Expectations
• Attend meetings as required/requested, staff meetings, and program-specific collaborative meetings
• Additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

WHAT YOU’RE SKILLED AT:

• In-depth knowledge of the intricate challenges of Domestic Violence
• Knowledge of the Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence system in LA County
• Knowledge of Homeless Services in LA County
• Knowledge of the Critical Time Intervention (CTI) service model
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Harm Reduction concepts and strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and ability to employ sensitivity in building rapport with clientele
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred, but not required
• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 25-30% of the time
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and insurance in good standing
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule

WHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services with three (3) years of experience in social services. Master’s degree preferred, but not required. Degree can be substituted with five (5) years’ experience

WHAT WE OFFER :

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

FAIR CHANCE ACT

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.

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Travel Required
Yes. Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 25-30%

Qualifications

Education

Preferred
  Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Required
  3 years: Experience in social services

Employment Type: Full Time