Bilingual Advocate – Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Susan B. Anthony Project • Torrington, CT

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Advocate supports and facilitates healing for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families. The role provides culturally responsive emotional support across Latinx communities, counseling, advocacy with legal, medical, and social service professionals, and outreach to promote referrals for services. The position is based on-site at the Counseling & Advocacy Center in Torrington, Connecticut. It is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The salary range is $23.00–$24.50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Employees certified to provide direct client services under CGS 52-146K, and their managers, are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to cover critical crisis services and maintain residential presence during all shifts, including daytime, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, storms, and other emergency situations.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, including 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 a political and systems perspective on domestic violence and sexual abuse issues into work.
• Certification as a DV/SA counselor per statute.
• Willingness to participate as a team member to enhance agency communication and operation.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office platform and/or other programs.
• Use positive communication and proactive conflict resolution.
• Ability to work with other agencies, systems, the board, and volunteers.
• Daily access to a car and a valid Connecticut driver's license.
• Able to lift and move 25 pounds.
• Patience and a sense of humor.
• Relevant education and experience may have been gained through training, employment, or volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Accompany adult victims and survivors to hospitals or private physicians, police, and courts when requested, providing advocacy and emotional support as requested.
• Provide individual and group counseling by phone and in person, emotional support, and options to victims and survivors and their significant others; make referrals when appropriate.
• Coordinate with staff to provide crisis-line coverage during business hours and be available for after-hours shifts.
• Stay informed about services, referral resources, legislation, and policies related to victims and survivors of sexual assault.
• Make referrals when appropriate, including to private therapy, other SBAP services, and DCF.
• Co-facilitate support groups and make every effort to provide childcare when necessary.
• Provide court preparation and accompaniment when appropriate or requested.
• Provide applications, information, and support for Victim Compensation funds.
• Maintain and provide service data and statistics as required.
• Assist with community education and provide in-services as requested.
• Help assess needs for and design and implement support groups for victims and survivors and/or their significant others.
• Assist with outreach to inform area agencies about SBAP victim services.
• Participate in individual and group supervision, including advocate and co-facilitator meetings.
• Serve as backup to the sexual assault child advocate as needed.
• Represent the Susan B. Anthony Project and participate in events, programs, and awareness and advocacy promotions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to further the agency's mission.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental insurance options through Aflac
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed