Violence Intervention Advocate, Violence Intervention Advocacy Program
Core
Provide intensive case management, housing stabilization, and direct care services to victims of community violence to support their physical and emotional recovery and independence.
Role type
Senior IC violence intervention advocate
Builds
Housing stability and community reintegration for violence victims
Domain
Social services / Community health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, housing stabilization, counseling, advocacy, life skills training, community resource coordination, multi-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with at-risk youth and families, knowledge of Boston neighborhoods
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits for housing stabilization; coordinate community integration activities and life skills groups; link clients to social services and healthcare; collaborate with police, probation, and social service agencies; facilitate support groups; provide assessment and referrals.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC