GBV Advocate (Part-Time)

Atlantic Street Center•Seattle, WA

3d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Provide culturally responsive support, advocacy, referrals, and assistance to survivors of color who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or commercial sexual exploitation. The Advocate provides crisis intervention, safety planning, outreach and education, and plans and facilitates weekly support-group sessions for survivors. The position collaborates with domestic violence, sexual assault, legal, and community agencies to coordinate a seamless response to survivors’ needs. The Advocate supports survivors through case management, emergency assistance, referrals, and connections to legal and immigration services, housing, employment training, counseling, medical care, and other community resources. The role also includes appointment coordination and transportation as needed, accurate documentation and reporting, and protecting survivor confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and agency policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of paid experience working with survivors of domestic violence.
Experience working with culturally diverse populations, primarily African American and Hispanic women.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Completion of 20 to 30 hours of training in domestic violence and sexual assault, with continuing education as required.
Knowledge of contributing factors related to gender-based violence among African American survivors and other survivors of color.
Knowledge of best practices for addressing survivors’ needs and supporting equitable outcomes.
Demonstrated advocacy skills and ability to navigate multiple systems to ensure seamless services.
Ability to navigate and handle complicated situations, understand the broader context of a situation, exercise good judgment, and take initiative.
Strong organizational and outreach skills.
Ability to respect others’ experiences, opinions, languages, values, cultures, and knowledge.
Ability to work effectively with communities of color and people from cultures different from one’s own.
Commitment to empowering families and survivors from diverse cultures and backgrounds, valuing diversity, and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Ability to participate in continuing education related to advocacy-based domestic violence counseling for survivors and their children.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
Must be able to drive as needed, including travel between multiple work sites within a day; a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance are required upon employment.

Responsibilities

Provide support, advocacy, referrals, case management, crisis intervention, and safety planning to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Help survivors create, implement, monitor, and update individual safety plans.
Assist survivors in emergencies with shelter, financial assistance, and other basic needs.
Help survivors access legal and immigration services, including referrals for U visas, T visas, and VAWA self-petitions.
Connect survivors with job training, counseling, housing, medical services, and other community resources.
Set up appointments and provide transportation to and from appointments as needed.
Conduct community outreach and education about domestic violence and sexual assault.
Recruit participants and work with program staff to facilitate weekly support-group sessions.
Collaborate with legal providers to help survivors navigate multiple systems.
Network with community providers to connect survivors with appropriate resources.
Maintain accurate participant files, progress notes, and data entry.
Submit timely monthly reports and paperwork to meet contract requirements.
Maintain survivor confidentiality in accordance with VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA, and agency policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Gender-Based Violence.