Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to : · Provide individual specialized support counseling and advocacy to victims of domestic violence at court in Camden County. · Maintain correct contracts for community resources needed by domestic violence victims · Maintain effective working relationships with all superior personnel. · Provide casework and counseling referral to participants. · Participate in staff meetings and the screening process for prospective residents. · Prepare and maintain client records including social histories, chronical reports, case summaries and additional information as needed. · Collect statistical data and submit weekly reports to the Program Supervisor. · Whenever appropriate advocacy and referrals for clients seeking housing, legal advice, etc. while encouraging and facilitating clients' independent action. · Performed other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a currently registered insured automobile. Educational Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Math Ability: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Computer/Typing Skills: Strong computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has not supervisory responsibilities The New Jersey Association on Correction is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1961 that provides services in seven New Jersey counties to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, persons with HIV/AIDS and those who are reentering society following incarceration. For more information see ASSOCIATION PHILOSOPHY: All Association employees must be committed to the New Jersey Association on Correction’s philosophy: To promote social justice and human dignity in the policies and institutions which govern offenders and victims of crime through educational, legislative and rehabilitative programs. The New Jersey Association on Correction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political affiliation or group membership, physical handicap, age, marital status, sexual orientation, prior involvement in the criminal justice system, off the job lawful activities or physical appearance.

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