Bilingual Advocate & Crisis Intervention Specialist

YWCA USA; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

YWCA USA in Chicago seeks a bilingual Advocate to support sexual assault survivors, providing crisis intervention and information through hotlines and in-person services. The role promotes collaboration across YWCA programs and racial justice work.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, and experience in trauma-related services is preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with on-call shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with sexual violence or trauma-related services is required or preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field is required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in crisis situations.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct services to victims of sexual violence and their non-offending significant others, including crisis intervention.
• Develop and deliver professional trainings for medical, criminal justice and social service personnel.
• Complete required statistical reports and maintain records for direct service and volunteer programs.
• Coordinate volunteer programs, including recruitment, training and retention.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

Communication

Public speaking

Cultural competency

Crisis management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Jobbeschreibung

YWCA USA in Chicago seeks a bilingual Advocate to support sexual assault survivors, providing crisis intervention and information through hotlines and in-person services. The role promotes collaboration across YWCA programs and racial justice work.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, and experience in trauma-related services is preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with on-call shifts including evenings and weekends.