Bilingual Victim/Rural Advocate

Fremont; Fremont, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge is seeking a Bilingual Victim Advocate in Fremont, NE to provide crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The role supports outreach activities across the counties served and reports to the Executive Director.

Required training in crisis intervention and sensitivity to related issues; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience; proficiency in MS Office and a strong commitment to The Bridge’s

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Deep commitment to The Bridge’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, including support, safety planning, information and referrals.
• Provide enhanced advocacy as needed.
• Advocate for victims involved with the court system, assist with protection orders, accompany clients to hearings.
• Assist with preparing and distributing outreach materials.
• Attend required training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain files and paperwork.
• Assist the Executive Director in ongoing documentation, promotion and growth of our programs.
• Attend scheduled community and staff meetings.
• Assist in providing on-call coverage of our crisis line (and one holiday per year).
• Network with professionals and leaders to bring awareness and advocate for clients while representing The Bridge.

Skills

Prioritization

Collaborative work

MS Office

Commitment to mission

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Bilingual Victim Advocate position is responsible for providing crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. This position is also responsible for assisting with outreach and providing awareness materials and activities throughout the counties we serve. This position reports to The Bridge Executive Director.

General Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, including support, safety planning, information and referrals.
• Provide enhanced advocacy as needed.
• Provide advocacy to victims who are involved with the court system, aid in obtaining protection orders, accompany clients to court hearings and offer options and referrals.
• Assist with preparing and distributing outreach materials
• Attend all required training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain files and paperwork.
• Assist the Executive Director in the on-going documentation, promotion and growth of our programs

Other Duties

• Attend scheduled community meetings and staff meetings
• Assist in providing on-call coverage of our crisis line (and one holiday per year)
• Network with professionals and leaders to bring awareness and advocate for clients while representing The Bridge in the community.

Education & Experience

• Capable of completing The Bridge’s crisis intervention training.
• Have knowledge and/or sensitivity to the problems of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and frequent deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Deep commitment to The Bridge’s mission and values