Submission Number: 908
Submission ID: 26900
Submission UUID: bbd6acb5-38c2-4ca4-8db0-3231f601bcf6

Created: Thu, 12/29/2022 - 15:06
Completed: Thu, 12/29/2022 - 15:06
Changed: Wed, 01/04/2023 - 09:48

Remote IP address: 2603:7080:3b00:48c5:799b:6f99:9cdd:70ca
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Company Name Willow Domestic Violence Center - Deaf IGNITE Program
Website https://willowcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Deaf-IGNITE-Mobile-Advocate-Posting.pdf
Name Susan Demers-McLetchie
Title Program Manager - Deaf IGNITE
Email susand@willowcenterny.org
Phone 585.286.3329
Phone Type Videophone
Job Title Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate
Job Type Permanent
Address Rochester, New York
United States
Job Description

Job summary: The Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate is a key member of the Deaf IGNITE Program within the Willow Domestic Violence Center and is responsible for counseling and advocating for clients who identify as Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, hard of hearing, late deafened, CODA, interpreters and other members of the Deaf community who experience domestic violence and/or sexual assault. The Deaf IGNITE Mobile Advocate provides crisis counseling, advocacy and support to clients using a solution focused approach through a trauma informed lens. The ideal candidate is client centered and will have experience in advocacy, case management, counseling, crisis management, community resources and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is preferred with a minimum of one-year experience and successful experience working with families in crisis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual in ASL/English required.
Immersed in Deaf culture.
Excellent communication and computer skills (Microsoft Office suite).
Position requires the ability to work well with a variety of systems, as well as maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Adaptable and flexible. Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
New York State Driver’s License not in jeopardy of being revoked and have a reliable vehicle.

Applicants should submit the following: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted: Associate, Bachelor
Email application materials to: HR@willowcenterny.org
Additional Instructions See full job posting here: https://willowcenterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Deaf-IGNITE-Mobile-Advocate-Posting.pdf
ASL Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0lstuCCz0g
Prescreen Applicants No
Send to NCCC instead No
Posting Status Posted