Bilingual Victim Advocate (Part-time) *Spanish

Bilingual Victim Advocate

SUMMARY:

Provides services to victims of domestic violence of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, spoken language, age, or disability.

Working days: Monday and Friday (8am - 6pm).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree (preferred) in Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Criminology); Associate Degree and equivalent years of experience may substitute for a four-year degree to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Spanish speaker.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct services to victims of intimate partner and family violence, including but not limited to crisis intervention, legal advocacy, domestic violence education, and safety planning
• On-call support for APD, BCSO, and other local law enforcement agencies as they respond to domestic violence calls in the field
• Legal advocacy, including education about victims’ rights, criminal and civil processes, court accompaniment, and assistance obtaining domestic violence restraining orders
• Establish and maintain trusting, empathetic, confidential relationships with clients and families seeking a variety of DV services
• Maintain comprehensive records of all client interactions on paper and digital systems
• Assist with DVRC Helpline calls, return client calls, and follow-up via phone and email with clients
• Coordinate with relevant law enforcement agencies, including field officers, detectives, victim advocates, and district attorneys to ensure clients understand criminal processes
• Information and referrals to partner agencies relevant to client needs, cultural background, and geographic location
• Assistance applying for financial support for victims of crime through the Crime Victims Reparation Commission and other community programs
• Training for Field Advocacy is required to allow for coverage as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and oral communication skills with peers and clients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to respond calmly, compassionately, and professionally in crisis situations. Knowledge or willingness to learn dynamics of domestic violence, including the Duluth Power and Control Wheel, trauma-informed care, client-centered advocacy, and the potential intersections of domestic violence and mental health crises, substance abuse, poverty, etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21