• Associates Degree or equivalent education and experience
• Experience and/or knowledge of domestic violence and women's issues
• Ability to perform Client Assessment and Crisis Interventions
• Ability to maintain working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, clients and community agencies
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Ability to utilize effective organizational skills

• Report to Client Advocate Supervisor
• Read and update staff log and bed log at the beginning and end of each shift
• Review client files and notes from weekly staff meetings weekly
• Participate as a member of the clinical team in providing services
• Provide counseling, screening, assessment, and, if necessary, refer crisis phone callers to appropriate referral agencies
• Perform intake interviews and new client orientation
• Provide further assessment, crisis counseling and case management as needed
• Participate in maintaining a clean and useable workspace
• Maintain an adequate numbers of intake folders
• Follow Chrysalis policy in regards to donations and assist in sorting donations as needed
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation to all volunteers, donors, and other community members and organizations
• Attend monthly, mandatory staff meetings
• Follow policy regarding shift coverage when taking time off
• Follow and maintain all ethical and professional guidelines as set forth in Chrysalis Policies and Procedures
• Perform additional tasks as requested by management

NOTE:  Chrysalis Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, Inc. is an At-Will Employer and signing this position description in no way constitutes a contract of employment.