Domestic Violence Liaison to DCP&P

About This Role

This role will increase safety, stability, well-being, and improve outcomes for children and their non-offending parents in domestic violence situations by partnering with relevant state departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with DCP&P caseworkers in Burlington and Ocean County on site and on home visits, when appropriate
• Assist with domestic violence assessments, DCP&P child safety protection plans and case plans
• Assist with domestic violence safety planning for the non-offending parent and child(ren) and provide direct advocacy, community networking, and referral information
• Help identify and address gaps and barriers that non-offending parents face in obtaining needed support and safety for their children and themselves
• Educate and mentor DCP&P local office staff in Burlington and Ocean Counties in their efforts to identify individual needs and offer appropriate interventions to address those needs through case consultation and staff presentations
• Model best practices in working with families in domestic violence situations
• Model collaboration and cross systems advocacy to strengthen community partnerships and enable a coordinated community teamed response when domestic violence and child abuse co-occur
• Help facilitate family team meetings that follow best practice guidelines and safeguards when domestic violence is present
• Primarily work with Ocean County DCP&P, but be available to cover in Burlington County, when needed