<p>Are you passionate about improving the lives of those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse?</p> <p>Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a SAFEPLAN Court-Based Advocate in the SAFEPLAN program at Behavioral Health Network!</p> <p>Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the SAFEPLAN program with the following:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Providing short-term court-based supports and crisis intervention to individuals who come to court seeking protective orders.</p> </li><li> <p>Providing crisis assessment and intervention services.</p> </li><li> <p>Creating comprehensive individual safety plans with individuals served, whether or not they choose to apply for a protective order.</p> </li><li> <p>Completing safety planning and risk assessments with individuals and assisting with the process to obtain protective orders.</p> </li><li> <p>Educating individuals about various topics including dynamics of abuse, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as their rights and procedures to obtain protective orders.</p> </li><li> <p>Providing referrals to BHN's SAFEPLAN host agencies and other appropriate resources.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinating with appropriate follow-up services and resources including counseling, group support, legal services, or District Attorney Victim Witness Advocates.</p> </li><li> <p>Preparing the victims for court testimonies, accompanying them to court, and supporting them throughout the trial.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintaining relationships and communication with other court personnel to help support survivors during and after legal proceedings.</p> </li><li> <p>Providing and participating in opportunities for community outreach and education about domestic violence and sexual assault (i.e., National Night Out).</p> </li><li> <p>Attending staff group supervision, Task Force meetings, and continued DV advocacy trainings.</p> </li><li> <p>Completing all required contracted reporting requirements, including progress notes, contact hours, and monthly reports to meet contract requirements.</p> </li></ul> <p>Who are we?</p> <p>SAFEPLAN is a court-based program funded by the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance to help victims seeking protection from abuse from sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. SAFEPLAN serves probate and district courts throughout Massachusetts, employing advocates in local community-based agencies like BHN that provide services for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.</p> <p>Reasons to work with BHN:</p> <ul> <li>Work with an agency who does amazing things for others </li><li>You will be able to change a person's life </li><li>You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health </li><li>You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency </li><li>You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment </li><li>You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available </li></ul> <p>What are we looking for in a Court-Based Advocate?</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree OR two or more years working in the social services field with survivors on domestic or sexual violence (required). </li><li>Personal/lived experience with supporting survivors in the community (preferred). </li><li>Domestic Violence certification training (approximately 25-30 hr training) (required). </li><li>Additional training on domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking (preferred, but can also be provided by BHN). </li></ul> <p>How do I apply to be a Court-Based Advocate?</p> <p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!</p> <p>BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.</p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p>