Job: Treatment Provider Specialist

Provide direct services to survivors who have abusive partners in batterer treatment programs, serve as liaison to and provide training for batterer treatment providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•Meets with program participants to help them develop a safety plan and a written goal plan which identifies their needs and action plans for areas such as employment, housing, financial, legal, child rearing, education and self care.
•Works primarily with victims whose abusive partners are in treatment.
•Accompany participants to court for orders of protection, contested orders of protection, divorce, child custody, mediation, CPS hearings and any domestic violence related court process, in order to provide support and advocacy while maintaining confidentiality of all victims.
•Help prepare the participant for all possible outcomes and setbacks in the criminal and domestic relations court proceedings, including how a participant may be treated and questioned by judges, lawyers and possibly their own abuser.
•Assist survivors in preparing for court (i.e.: explaining appropriate behaviors expected in court; suggestions as to the participant may want to dress for the hearing.
•Assist the participants in navigating their way through the social and legal systems, in order to get the services they are requesting and help remove any barriers in their way via advocating for them (i.e.: making phone calls to other social service agencies and case managers; accompanying participants to other appointments to assist them in attaining their goals.
•Attend periodic staff meetings with treatment provider employees to provide information on domestic violence, lethality assessments, and other non-confidential information to facilitate a better understanding of the impact of domestic violence.
•Attend treatment groups as appropriate to share the “voice of the victims.”
•Establish an awareness of community resources for legal, financial, medical, social service, education and safety needs.
•Meet and collaborate with other social service agencies to discuss issues related to domestic violence and child abuse.
•Provide community presentations and professional training to increase awareness and education about domestic violence and its impact on family systems, as well as appropriate and best practices interventions.
•Prepare and review safety planning and preparation planning about abuser confrontations in the courtrooms as well as upon abuser release.
•Provide transportation for the participants to the courts or to the outreach office in order to obtain orders of protection or attend other mandated court hearings. Provide transportation to lawyer's offices, CPS appointments, and medical and mental health appointments as appropriate.
•Become familiar with and knowledgeable about the "Victim's Bill of Rights" in legal proceedings, to best advocate for the participant.
•Train new hires, volunteers, and interns on the duties and performance expectations of the position.
•Maintain month end reports, statistics, and participant files in accordance with legal and licensing requirements, completing all documentation in a timely manner.
•Appropriately maintains accurate information in Client Track system.

OTHER SKILLS:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly organized and able to multi-task
Proficient computer skills using MS Programs. Data Base knowledge helpful
Crisis intervention and case management skills
Ability to liaison and network with local agencies
Ability to organize information on community resources
Familiarity with local resources and referrals
Capable of working well under pressure and/or deadlines
Work effectively as a team member
Ability to work well independently and be self-motivated
Effective time management skills

Education and/or Experience:
A minimum of a bachelors degree in human service field, Equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute for education

Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a social worker, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist preferred
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Requirements:
Minimum of two years experience in a social service agency
Must be at least 21 years old
Valid Arizona Drivers License
Proof of Automobile Insurance
Fingerprint clearance