Sexual Assault Lead Advocate - Bilingual Spanish/English

Sexual Assault Lead Advocate

• Bilingual Spanish/English Pleasantville, NJ 08232 $51,500 a year
• Full-time $51,500 a year

• Full-time Job Title:

  Sexual Assault Lead Advocate
• Bilingual Spanish/English This position provides individual and group counseling services to survivors of sexual assault.

Responsibilities include on-call crisis response, hotline support, community engagement, and systems advocacy. In compliance with all Federal and State labor laws and regulations, this position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Purpose:

To provide coordinated crisis intervention and support services to sexual assault clients

Duties :

1. Responsible for intake assessment, advocacy, and development of case plan based on identified need. 2. Provide ongoing counseling, information, and emotional support to enhance the client's coping skills in effectively negotiating for needed resources. 3. Responsible for appropriate system linkages and referrals to achieve client case plan. 4. Responsible for monitoring and tracking service utilization. 5. Responsible for evaluation of services and outcome measures. 6. Responsible for hotline and on-call coverage. 7. Responsible for the collection and maintenance of client records and service data. 8. Responsible for sexual assault on-call response (SART). 9. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Team Lead/Director.

Accountability:

The Sexual Assault Lead Advocate is responsible to the Program Team Lead/Director and the client population for the timely, professional, and effective performance of all job duties.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of two years of experience working with the identified client population or one that is transferable. 2. Experience in working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 3. Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of social justice. 4. Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams. 5. Ability to expand communication style to multiple cultural environments. 6. Ability to speak a second language valued.

Note:

Bilingual Spanish/English 7. Ability to network with other professionals within and outside the Agency on behalf of the client population. 8. Willingness to utilize, share and/or develop technology skills. 9. Minimum of Associates in Social Work or a related field; or minimum two years of experience in social services or a related field. 10. Valid New Jersey driver's license and insurability through AVANZAR's insurance carrier. AVANZAR is committed to providing a working environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. It is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against or permit harassment of employees or applicants for employment on the basis of: "age; civil union, domestic partner, or marital status; color; creed or religion; disability; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; military status; national origin; nationality; pregnancy; race; sexual orientation; or any other legally protected status."

Pay:

$51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with survivors of sexual trauma? Do you have crisis hotline or call center experience? Do you have training and/or experience providing trauma informed client service? Do you have a valid NJ Driver's License with a clean driving record?

Experience:

Social Services or Related Field:

2 years (Required)

Language:

English and Spanish Fluently (Required)

Work Location:

In person