Domestic Violence Advocate Spanish Bilingual - Housing

Domestic Violence Advocate Spanish Bilingual

Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is looking to hire a Full-time Domestic Violence Advocate.

This Domestic Violence Advocate position earns a competitive wage depending on qualifications and experience. We also offer exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, AD&D, training funds, and your birthday off. If this sounds like the right job opportunity for you, apply today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Domestic Violence Advocate

Reporting to the Domestic Violence Manager, the Advocate Provides direct client services and support for the agency's Domestic Violence programs in a manner which ensures safety planning, needs assessments and intervention for victims of Domestic Violence. Ensure services are provided in a holistic, culturally and linguistically sensitive manner, which promotes the dignity, respect, safety and maximum optimal functioning of the individual.

• Advocate will provide Latinx survivors with education and assistance about available resources; education about the legal rights of both citizens and non-citizens; community and legal advocacy; and support groups.
• Advocate will design new Women's Wellness support group.
• Advocate will work directly with first responders to help them understand the background and culture of Latinx immigrants from a variety of Latin American countries.
• Advocate will conduct public awareness activities for the greater Seattle community and Latinx survivors.
• Provide Community Advocacy Services to Domestic Violence survivors and their children.
• Provide Individual support including Crisis services, safety planning and individual and group support.
• Assist clients in locating and accessing community resources.
• Assist survivors filing police reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field or AA plus 2 years' experience
• Years of Domestic Violence work professional experience will be count toward educational requirements.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing both English and Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Access to reliable transportation, a valid Washington State Driver's license and car insurance are required.

• Ability to work and communicate and navigate with Law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
• Lifting requirements up to 25lbs
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time Domestic Violence Advocate works a typical schedule of 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

SALARY

$40,000 - $50,000 a year depending on qualifications and experience

COVID-19 considerations:

PPE and Hand sanitizer is available throughout every office. High touch surfaces are wiped down regularly with antibacterial cleaner. Visitors to the office are questioned about current COVID symptoms.