Bilingual Japanese Advocate

The Domestic Violence Action Center's vision is; for all people in our community to be safe and free from violence in their homes and relationships, with the freedom to make positive choices in their lives and give them the opportunity for economic well-being.

Domestic Violence Action Center is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Advocate. If you are looking to work somewhere that positivity impacts people and our community, we might be the place for you. We offer strong employee benefits focused on self-care and wellness.

Please submit a cover letter with resume.

Benefits:

• 100% paid health, dental, vision with UHA
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Profit sharing with Mutual of America.
• Life Insurance with All State
• Flexible spending with PIOPAC
• 14 paid holidays,
• Mental wellness day off per quarter.
• Your birthday off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

We are looking for a Bilingual Japanese Advocate to assist Japanese survivors of domestic violence in their attempt to attain safety and self-sufficiency. The advocate will provide culturally specific trauma services to meet the clients needs.

Some Qualifications and Responsibilities' will include;

• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate will have basic understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence
• The Advocate will be Bilingual in Japanese and have familiarity with Japanese culture
• A successful Bilingual/Bicultural Japanese Advocate is someone who is familiar and aware of cultural differences and sensitive to the emotions and experiences of others.
• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate will address the unique and culturally-specific needs of survivors and will be responsible for delivering support and advocacy, supportive counseling, and making appropriate referrals for clients based on best practices in the context of the survivor’s culture and language.
• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate should have significant work, educational, or life experience working with diverse communities, particularly Japanese communities with limited English proficiency.
• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate will maintain an updated client file for each survivor, including a case plan and pertinent assessments.
• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate will participate in case review team meetings and will contribute to decisions about case plans and termination of the advocate/client relationship.
• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate will administer a risk assessment to all assigned clients.
• The Bilingual Japanese Advocate will provide safety planning to all assigned and outreach clients. Advocate will update safety plan with client when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Honolulu, HI 96803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person