About Us:
Casa de la Familia is committed to ensuring the enduring mental health and well-being of individuals who have undergone psychological trauma. Specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic, anxiety, and depressive disorders, we offer crisis intervention and long-term therapy. Casa Community, a division of Casa de la Familia, is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) as the Lead Victim Advocate and Program Manager.

Position Overview:
As the DART Lead Victim Advocate and Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing the team of advocates across 8 LAPD locations, providing immediate crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and follow-up services to survivors and their families. This role involves attending meetings, writing reports, supervising advocates, and actively participating in the duties of a DART Advocate as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct crisis management, case management, safety planning, advocacy, shelter placement, and referrals.
• Provide leadership and support to the DART team of advocates.
• Collaborate with LAPD officers and Casa de la Familia management for daily program success.
• Establish yourself as a trusted leader within the first 6 months.
• Manage and implement policy changes and procedures.
• Develop relationships with other service providers and collaborate on program growth.
• Attend outreach events to support the community and represent Casa Community.
• Drive throughout the divisions as necessary to attend meetings with LAPD, mayors' offices, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly meet with police departments to ensure effective coordination of services.
• Schedule and lead meetings with DART advocates to discuss ongoing cases and provide guidance.
• Attend regular meetings with senior staff to provide updates on program activities, discuss challenges, and strategize for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a Domestic Violence Counselor Certificate (Training can be provided if needed).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in technology: Adobe Sign, Teams, Microsoft Office, and more.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, and stalking.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive to various divisions and meetings as required.
• Experience within the field of domestic violence advocacy or law enforcement is preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while maintaining a workload.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner.
• Strong and effective oral/written communication skills and public speaking.

Skills and Qualities:

• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work empathetically and non-judgmentally with diverse groups.
• Collaborative mindset, with a passion for community service.
• Accountability and ownership in advocating for your team.
• Willingness and ability to travel to meetings with police departments, mayors' offices, and other stakeholders.

What You'll Love About Casa Counseling:

• Close-knit, passionate, knowledgeable, and talented team.
• Commitment to diversity & inclusion with a 100% women-led team of varying cultures.
• Paid time off, accrued and increasing with years of service (up to 3 weeks per year).
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotions.
• Collaborative environment with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and counselors.
• Investment in continuing education for ongoing professional development.

Compensation: Base compensation for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 /yr depending on experience and qualifications.

If you are a "go-getter" with a passion for community service, possess the required qualifications, and are eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply. Join us in our mission to support survivors of domestic violence and contribute to the long-lasting mental health success of individuals in need.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references in your application. If you have any questions. you can email info@casadelafamilia.org. Casa de la Familia is an equal-opportunity employer.