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Location:
Danielson and Willimantic areas, CT
(Position is located 30 minutes from Providence, RI – Worcester, MA – New London, CT – Willimantic, CT)
Description:
Seeking full-time Advocates for our Domestic Violence Program (DVP) located in Danielson and Willimantic, CT. Work as part of a team in our 24/7 residential shelters which provide a safe environment to adults and children fleeing domestic violence. You would be a trained certified domestic violence advocate providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, shelter, and hotline coverage. As part of our DVP team, you would coordinate services for victims of domestic violence and collaborate with other staff to meet their needs. Basic office work such as copying, filing, and organizing material; along with cleaning is required.
Domestic Violence Program: DVP offers services to anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse and provides a diverse array of services including 24/7 emergency shelter, court advocacy assistance, referral and information services, support groups and counseling, case management, recreation, bilingual staff, educational programs for schools and training for professionals throughout Northeastern Connecticut.
Schedule:
We have a variety of full-time and part-time positions available across 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. All schedules may include flexing and some holidays.
Salary Range:
Salary/Hourly Range: $18.54 – $20.98 per hour depending on experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency Salary Range: $19.48 – $22.04 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits:
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 12 holidays
- Paid sick time
- Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance for individual and family coverage
- Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships
- Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans
- 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year
**Benefits will be pro-rated for part-time positions
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V.
How to Apply
To apply for any open position, please follow these steps:
- Download and complete our application for employment
- Send the application, along with your resume and a cover letter via email, regular mail or fax to:
jobopenings@usmhs.org
or
United Services, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1007 North Main St.
Dayville, CT 06241
or
Fax to 860-774-0095
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Additional Employment Information
We only consider applicants who meet the minimum educational and experience qualifications listed for a position. We encourage LCSWs, MSWs, those who are fully fluent in Spanish and English, and individuals who have a diverse background to apply.
Because we value diversity and the ability to meet the needs of community residents, United Services pays higher starting salaries to employees who are fully fluent in Spanish and English. United Services also provides LCSW supervision for those seeking licensure.
United Services requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season.
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V.
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