Domestic Violence Advocate
Company: ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Role: The
Domestic Violence Advocate provides comprehensive, trauma-informed
support to families impacted by domestic violence, including
assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and coordination of care.
Responsibilities: Reviews all program data; develops programmatic
short-term and long-term goals; identifies and develops quality
improvement projects that support the mission of Casa Tepeyac;
prepares and submits reports to agency leadership and other
stakeholders as required. Establishes and maintains an environment
that promotes integrity and accountability, innovation and
collaboration, and a commitment to providing the highest quality of
care possible. Performs on-call and all other duties as needed and
assigned. Provide emotional support and counseling to victims of
domestic violence, including crisis intervention and ongoing
support. Develop safety plans tailored to the individual needs of
clients to enhance their security and well-being. Facilitate access
to legal services, including obtaining restraining orders and
navigating the court system, to protect clients from abusers.
Coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure victims receive
necessary medical care and document injuries related to abuse.
Offer educational workshops and support groups for victims to
understand the dynamics of domestic violence and build coping
strategies. Assist clients in securing housing, employment, and
financial assistance to establish independence from abusers. Engage
in community outreach and education to raise awareness about
domestic violence and advocate for policy change. Compile and
maintain detailed records of client cases, services provided, and
outcomes for reporting purposes and to inform future advocacy.
Responsible for the intervention and treatment process for families
referred for or seeking In-Home Family Services. Provides screening
and assessments to identify family protective and risk factors,
challenges, strengths, and areas to address in the service plan.
Provides services and support in conjunction with the service plan,
with constant review and adjustment as needed. Requirements:
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human services, plus (2) years
of experience working in the social service field. Ability to pass
DCFS, requires criminal background checks including CANTS/SACWIS
and SORS. Ability to provide required DCFS Medical Report/TB test,
and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Working knowledge of DCFS policy
and procedures and the ability to navigate between government and
private agency practices. Knowledge and understanding of program
management; experience in project completion. Experience with group
work and general skills training and counseling. Spanish/English
Bilingual Capacity (read, write, and speak) required. Strong
verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Ability to
network, interact, and work effectively with high profile
individuals in their capacity as donors, funders, board members,
and volunteers. Ability and willingness to travel locally using own
transportation to client’s homes; One Family Illinois locations;
and other locations as needed. Valid Illinois driver’s license with
acceptable driving record, insured and reliable transportation.
Ability to relate to others in a sensitive, professional, and
courteous manner. Flexible scheduling, with the ability to work
evenings or weekends as needed. Ability to meet DCFS requirements
as they relate to employment in Child Welfare Agency and Family
Advocacy Center, including criminal background check Ability to
handle sensitive and confidential materials. Sensitivity to the
cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients, community,
and staff. Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, drug, and
firearm-free environment. Ability to exercise discretion and
independent judgement. Commitment to One Family Illinois mission,
vision, and values ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT: The above statements
are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by the person assigned to this position. Position
responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are
essential to the performance of this job. This position description
does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and
responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this
position will be required to perform any other job-related duties
requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible
modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a
disability. ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in
accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical
handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.
Keywords: ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS, Bolingbrook , Domestic Violence Advocate, Social Services , Chicago, Illinois
