Bilingual DV/SA Advocate & Survivor Support Champion

YWCA NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate at its Lawrence site. The role provides frontline responses to survivors, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning, with information and referrals as needed.

The advocate supports accompaniment and short-term counseling where appropriate. The position also entails developing relationships with community leaders, promoting organization services, and serving as the liaison to

Qualifications

• Frontline response to survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault; crisis intervention.
• Advocacy, safety planning, and information/referrals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond to crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for survivors.
• Offer advocacy and counseling as needed, with referrals as appropriate.
• Develop relationships with community leaders and act as liaison to constituents.
• Promote YWCA programs and services within the Lawrence community.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Communication skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Associate's degree in human services

Job description

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate at its Lawrence site. The role provides frontline responses to survivors, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning, with information and referrals as needed.

The advocate supports accompaniment and short-term counseling where appropriate. The position also entails developing relationships with community leaders, promoting organization services, and serving as the liaison to