Bilingual (Spanish) Victim Service Advocate

Job Description

This position requires direct, compassionate and confidential support to adult survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual harassment, and their loved ones. (This includes taking some 24-hour hotline and on-call duties)

The NWA Center for Sexual Assault is seeking a Bilingual Spanish/English Victim Services Advocate - this is a full time staff position whose duties include: direct advocacy and support services for all adult survivors of sexual assault who seek services at the Center: creating and delivering presentations regarding Center services and issues surrounding sexual assault; and collaborating with our Spanish Speaking team to lead community outreach/education efforts to the Spanish Speaking community regarding supporting survivors of sexual assault.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment and belief in Victim Advocacy, Social Justice and preventing sexual assault.
- A team-player who understands that best-practices client service and organizational administration are vital.
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) is preferred in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Health Science, Criminal Justice, or related field. Will consider relevant life experience for the ideal candidate.
- Speaks and writes fluently in both Spanish and English.
- Competency and experience with computer software related to word processing, data-bases, and desktop publishing (including, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

VICTIM SERVICES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be available to provide 1-8 days a month of 24-hour crisis line and crisis clinic advocacy as assigned by Executive Director and Client Services Director.
- Provide in-person advocacy as needed during office hours.
- Provide crisis line and crisis clinic advocacy as needed during office hours.
- Provide follow-up care and support for victims of sexual assault.
- Provide one-on-one advocacy and escorts/accompaniment to medical and legal appointments.
- Assist with public presentations to professionals and community groups.
- Disseminate referral information to victims, including information regarding the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparation Board.
- Collect and prepare monthly client statistics for Grant and Research Reporting.
- Research, compile, and distribute sexual assault information--staying current on new research and information.
- All other victim services duties set forth by the Client Services Director or Executive Director.

BILINGUAL-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be available to provide 1 - 15 days a month of 24-hour crisis line and crisis clinic Spanish-Language back up advocacy to whomever is on call as assigned by Client Services Director.
- Assist Bilingual Advocacy team in outreach efforts, including soliciting groups and venues for educational presentations in Spanish and in working in partnership with other victim services agencies.
- Assist Bilingual Advocacy team in translating agency documents and information into Spanish as needed.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be an active, best-practices role model and support to volunteer allies and interns.
- Be a self-starter and take initiative to grow and expand upon the organization's mission-driven work as it fulfills its Strategic Plan.
- Provide all aspects of friendly, accommodating and professional service to all clients and partner agencies.
- Work with fellow staff to maintain a clean, well-organized work environment.

We provide vision and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Health insurance is provided at little-to-no cost to the employee. Individual self-care sessions with a counselor or counseling intern are required and provided at no cost to employee.

Please send resume - NO PHONE CALLS

Salary is $37,252.80 - no negotiation due to specific grant funding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,252.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Springdale, AR 72762 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,253