Domestic Violence Liaison (DVL) to DCP&P (TEMPORARY)

JOB SUMMARY:       Increase safety, stability, well-being and improve outcomes for children and their non-offending parents in domestic violence situations in partnership with the Department of Children and Families, NJ Coalition for Battered Women, and the Department of Child Protection and Permanency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• 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
• Through case consultation and staff presentations, 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
• 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.

OTHER DUTIES:  as assigned