FJC Domestic Violence Liaison
About Us
Together, we empower people and build communities right here in the Tennessee Valley. At Partnership, we know each and every neighbor we serve deserves safety, support, and a brighter future. Our programs directly serve and empower those most vulnerable, from a mother and daughter bravely seeking safety at our domestic violence shelter to a young adult seeking support at our home for aged-out foster youth. Serving over 7,000 people every year takes a lot of hands and hearts. Ready to join us? APPLY WITH US TODAY!
Great Culture
We have a great culture at Partnership. Our benefits include great time off and benefits, volunteer opportunities, growth opportunities, and the chance to empower survivors and champion change in our community.
We Help the Community
Join our team at Partnership to provide advocacy during critical moments and lead efforts to combat domestic violence in Chattanooga. As the FJC Domestic Violence Liaison, you will facilitate seamless collaboration between Partnership’s Family Violence Services and the Chattanooga Family Justice Center.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field (i.e. psychology, sociology, etc.)
- 1 yr. of experience in social work or human services field
- Able to empathize and build rapport with clients and their families
- Able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention
- Able to establish and maintain professional relationships within and outside the agency
- Basic understanding of trauma and how to work with vulnerable populations
- Able to work flexible hours
Essential Job Duties
- Adheres to the trauma-informed care practice approach and other applicable evidence-based models in service delivery.
- Responds to callers in crisis by answering the Family Violence/Sexual Assault and LAP Hotlines, completes a phone assessment of the caller’s need, and provides them with information and referral, crisis counseling, safety planning and any additional information requested by caller.
- Responds to DV related walk-ins and callers referred to by the Partnership and the FJC, providing a face-to-face assessment of the person’s need and then making the appropriate referral for PFCA service and/or provide case management as needed.
- Provides follow-up services for clients referred to services through the LAP.
- Provides Court Advocacy for assigned DV clients and assists in completing victim compensation application when applicable.
- Maintains awareness of client’s emotional and physical needs.
- Is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment for clients.
- Maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with the FJC and all partners and addresses any issues with supervisor.
- Participates in the VSS on-call rotation, to provide back-up coverage during after-hours shifts if needed or respond to questions from after-hours staff who respond to Hotline calls.
- Performs other duties related to this position as determined necessary.
Education
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience
- Social work: 1 year (Required)
Language
- Spanish (Preferred but not required)
Ability to Commute
- Chattanooga, TN (Required)
Ability to Relocate
- Chattanooga, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location
- In person
Pay
This full-time position is eligible for all company standard benefits.
Schedule
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Benefits
- 403(b) 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance