Description
Family and Community Resources, Inc. (FCR) is seeking a passionate, motivated, and flexible advocate to join our community-based domestic violence program. Bilingual language capacity strongly encouraged to apply, but not required.
The mission of FCR is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all survivors of trauma, including those impacted by domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse, bereavement, human trafficking and other causes. With the understanding that the aim of equality and justice is ongoing, we are committed to modeling diversity, inclusivity, and equity within our organization to reflect the communities in which we serve.
Community based domestic violence program is seeking a passionate, creative, motived, flexible person to provide a continuum of survivor-centered services to Brockton and the greater Brockton community.
Responsibilities
- crisis intervention
- safety planning
- case management
- housing assistance
- advocacy to survivors of domestic violence
- group facilitation
- community outreach and education to the community and other providers
$500 sign-on bonus to be paid after six months of employment with a positive review.
Benefits: Family and Community Resources, Inc. benefit package includes generous earned time policy; Health, Dental and agency sponsored Vision and Life insurance, Tuition Remission Program; Aflac and 403b retirement plan. Excellent supervision, training and supportive work environment provided.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Please put "DV ADVOCATE" in the subject line.
NO CALLS PLEASE
For more information and opportunities please visit our website www.fcr-ma.org
FCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era veteran or the presence of a disability where otherwise qualified.
Requirements
Requirements
- Must have a passion for working with all kinds of people to bring about social justice and change
- Two years’ experience and understanding of trauma and working with survivors of domestic violence using an empowerment/survivor-centered model
- Experience working with child protection and criminal justice agencies a plus
- Must be able to multi-task and have excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Valid MA driver’s license and clean driving record.
