Bilingual Advocate Mentor (French)

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Provide French and English language interpretation and translation to serve women seeking abortion services, confirmation of pregnancy and facilitate predesigned educational curriculum providing support, encouragement, prayer and referrals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Provide translation for crisis intervention support for each client in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion through active listening skills

• Follow all policies, procedures, and Care Net best practices

• Must be comfortable with providing education on and discussing abortion procedures and methods from Care Net approved, sourced information

• Must be able to respect and keep client information confidential

• Provide information on parenting, adoption, and foster care

• Be open and non-judgmental and ask personal questions using active listening

• Look for teachable moments to share the Gospel and pray with clients

• Follow-up with clients according to the policies and guidelines of Care Net and HIPAA practices

• Execute facilitation of Care Net’s predesigned programs either in person or virtually

• Maintain all client records as indicated in Care Net’s policies and guidelines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Provide interpretation and translation from English language to French language with regards to clients and documents

• High School diploma or GED equivalent or at least 1 year work related/ Volunteer experience in a ministry capacity

• Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Intermediate PC skills in a IOS and Windows based environment

• Background in counseling and/or crisis intervention training preferred, but not required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attend Center Orientation and Advocate Volunteer training

• Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with God and exhibits a strong commitment to the Pro-Life position

• Agree with and be willing to uphold the Commitment of Care, Statement of Faith, and policies, procedures, and best practices

• Learn and utilize mobile intake process using Care Net’s database system EKYROS

• Be dependable, stable, and capable of following through on commitments.

• Exhibit a sincere desire to reach out with the love of Jesus to people in distress

• Understand basic interpersonal dynamics

• Be able to identify and adjust to a client’s pace of progress and growth

• Attend Volunteer Continuing Education Training events