Part-time Bilingual Advocate

Crossroads Safehouse, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossroads Safehouse is seeking a Part Time Bilingual Advocate to provide crisis intervention and support, particularly for Spanish-speaking clients. This role offers an hourly wage of $19.50 with opportunities for benefits as a full-time employee, including health insurance and vacation time.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision insurance 50% company paid

Short-term Disability, Life, AD&D; 100% company paid

Vacation: 3 weeks/year (for up to 5 years of service)

Sick Leave: 80 hours per year

Holidays: 14 per year

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local community and human services resources.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb one flight of stairs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client intakes and orientations.
• Provides crisis intervention in-person and via phone.
• Maintains knowledge of interpersonal abuse and responds to safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Behavioral Science or related field

Job description

The Crossroads Safehouse Part Time Bilingual Advocate provides crisis intervention, information, referrals, advocacy, and emotional support by phone and in-person communication to residential and non-residential clients with an emphasis on Spanish monolingual and Spanish bilingual clients.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Reports to and receives supervision from the Direct Service Manager. The position exercises no supervision.

Hours, Wages, and Benefits: $19.50 an hour with a .50 increase after six months

Benefits and Company Culture:

A full-time employee (32 hours or more weekly) is eligible for insurance and Vacation benefits on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Benefits include:• Health, Dental & Vision insurance 50% company paid• Short-term Disability, Life, AD&D; 100% company paid• Vacation: 3 weeks/year (for up to 5 years of service)• Sick Leave: 80 hours per year (waiting period does not apply)• Holidays: 14 per year

Essential Functions

Crisis Intervention & Victim Advocacy

• Conducts client intakes, new resident orientation, policy contracts, and client exits.
• Performs record keeping functions pertaining to clients, including data collection, reporting, and case notes.
• Maintains current knowledge of interpersonal abuse
• Responds to the safety and welfare of the residents of Crossroads’ Emergency Shelter.
• Assists in maintaining the shelter and helps ensure the readiness of rooms for occupancy. This includes minor maintenance, necessary cleaning, laundry, stoking of linens and supplies, sanitation of surface, and other chores.
• Provides crisis intervention in-person and via phone to victims of domestic violence.
• Participates as a member of Crossroads Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), including on-call shifts.
• Serves as a member of the staff team; participates in client case management, staff meetings, and team efforts in problem solving, applicable program and policy development, program evaluation, and planning.
• Maintains supply of forms and handouts, assembles client files and folders.
• Participates in Expanded Crossroads Programming, which may include case management, housing, legal advocacy, and prevention program activities.
• May participate as a member of Crossroads’ Training team providing information and education regarding Crossroads’ programs.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to effectively deescalate crisis situations.
• Knowledge of local community and human services resources.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb one flight of stairs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with case management.
• Experience in human services or related field preferred.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Behavioral Science or related field.

Application Instructions: No phone calls. Email cover letter, resume and work references to [emailprotected] .

Crossroads Safehouse is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations and executive orders in the provision of programs and services. Crossroads Safehouse does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring or firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.