Bilingual Advocate

Susan B. Anthony Project•Torrington, CT

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

To facilitate healing of primary and related sexual assault victims/survivors by providing sound emotional support to victims/survivors within 26 Latinx cultural groups within the service area and acting as advocate with legal, medical, and other social service professionals. Provide outreach to service area community to facilitate referrals for services.

Requirements

Education and experience that may have been gained through relevant training, employment, or volunteer experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (Speaking, reading, and writing)
Knowledge of counseling and social services
Ability to understand and incorporate the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence into work
Ability to understand and incorporate political/system's perspective of domestic violence/sexual abuse issues into work
Training - certification as DV/SA counselor per statute
Willingness to participate as a member of a team to enhance agency communication and operation
Excellent problem solving, communication and follow up skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform, and/or other programs
Use of positive communications and proactive conflict resolution
Ability to work with other agencies, systems, board and volunteers
Daily access to a car with a valid CT driver’s license
Able to lift and move 25 pounds
Patience and a sense of humor

Responsibilities

Accompany adult victims/survivors to a hospital or private physician, police and/or court when requested. To provide advocacy and /or emotional support upon victim's/survivor's request
Provide individual and group counseling (phone and in person), emotional support, and options to victims/survivors and their significant others and to make referrals when necessary/appropriate
Coordinate with other staff to provide crisis line coverage during business hours and be available for after-hour shifts
Keep informed of all services, referral resources, legislation, and policies regarding victims/survivors of sexual assault
Make referrals when appropriate - such as private therapy, other SBAP services, DCF, etc.
Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare, if necessary
Provide court preparation, accompaniment when appropriate/requested
Provide application and information and support for Victim Compensation funds
Maintain and provide service data/statistics as required
Assist with community education and provide in-services as requested
Assist in assessing needs for and designing and implementing support groups for victims/survivors and/or their significant others
Assist with outreach as needed to let area agencies know about SBAP victim services
Participate in individual and group supervision including advocate meetings and co-facilitator meetings
Serve as back up to sexual assault child advocate, as needed
Be an ambassador for Susan B. Anthony Project. Participate in events, programs and promotions of awareness and advocacy
Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the agency