Bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate (Lawrence)

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

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate will function as an essential member of the women’s services team, providing frontline responses to survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and stalking. Services include but are not limited to; crisis intervention, collaborative safety planning, advocacy, short and in some instances long-term counseling, as well as the provision of information, supported referrals, and in some instances accompaniment. Implements initiatives designed to promote the organization and its services to the community. Develops relationships with community leaders and serves as the organization’s liaison with various constituents. This position is located at our Lawrence site.

Requirements

• DPH-certified as domestic violence advocate/rape crisis counselor or have the willingness to be so trained.
• A commitment to the YWCA Mission and the goals of this project.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in conflict negotiation and resolution.
• A strong desire to help others; patience, understanding and excellent communication skills.
• A strong sense of responsibility, self-direction, and the ability to manage time effectively.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field, with at least one year in domestic violence victim services; or an Associate’s Degree, with a minimum of four years’ experience in the field of domestic violence.
• Must be committed to the program’s mission of social justice and non-violence.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, walking, driving, and climbing.
• Work is varied in nature and requires the ability to make clear and concise presentations, to communicate in person and on the telephone and to respond to crisis situations in an appropriate manner.