Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 12,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 60 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens.
From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.
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Job Summary:
Are you a fierce advocate against domestic and intimate partner violence? Do you have a strong desire to work with survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence? If so, consider applying for the Domestic Violence Program Advocate position with Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) where you will make an immediate impact by providing a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all survivors of trauma, including those impacted by domestic/intimate partner/ and sexual violence, substance abuse, sex trafficking, and other causes.
The DV Program Advocate will function as an essential member of the BHCHP Behavioral Health team, providing frontline support/responses to survivors of domestic violence/intimate partner violence/sexual assault and sex trafficking. This position will develop partnerships with community leaders and Boston Medical Center Domestic Violence Team and serve as the BHCHP’s liaison to various external constituents.
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm; some evening flexibility and occasional weekend hours required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide client-centered crisis intervention counseling to survivors of domestic violence; conduct intake, assessment, and safety goal planning with clients referred by BHCHP’s staff across the program, and referrals as needed; accompany survivors to the emergency rooms for SANE exams as appropriate; support survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault throughout the process of reporting to appropriate law enforcement agencies as desired by the survivor.
- Utilize survivor-led, trauma-informed practices to provide services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex tracking; provide ongoing services to survivors of domestic violence including counseling and case management.
- Cultivate professional and collaborative working relationships with community partners, including other service providers and larger systems in the community.
- Assist in grant applications with BHCHP’s development team and reporting, assist in training and educating staff on how to identify and support survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
- Attend trainings as required and quarterly supervision with Boston Medical Center’s domestic violence team and advocates.
- Complete administrative responsibilities that include database entry, client documentation, email/phone communications, etc.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work, or related field preferred.
- 1 – 2 years of demonstrated experience working with survivors of domestic/dating violence, trauma, and abuse within marginalized communities, particularly communities of color.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel to other shelters in the program to assist survivors as needed is required.
- Familiarity with local Boston agencies and Community Resources.
- Demonstrate ability to provide a welcoming and safe space for all survivors (including LGBTQIA+, homeless, and/or low-income populations) to receive services.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, entering narrative and other data into a database, and the use of the Internet to conduct information searches.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The compensation starts at $22.07 per hour and increases based on years of experience.
- BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks’ vacation , health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount. In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases, additional compensation of $7,500 added to your base hiring rate for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.
Covid-19 Vaccination: For the protection of our workplace and patients, BHCHP requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is required for employment. All candidates offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination.
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