Advocate, Economic Empowerment Program

4 weeks ago

New York, United States Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description



Economic Empowerment Program Advocate

Organization Overview

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors (Sakhi) exists to represent the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora in a survivor-led movement for gender justice and to honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence. Sakhi is committed to serving survivors through a combination of efforts including—but not limited to—direct services, advocacy and organizing technical assistance, and community outreach.


Sakhi serves survivors from the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean diaspora who trace their backgrounds to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Africa. Members of our community come from diverse backgrounds including age range, religion, ethnic origin, economic and educational background, language spoken, and immigration status. We work to represent, inform, actively engage, and mobilize the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean community in an intersectional, intergenerational survivor-led movement for gender justice.


At Sakhi, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. Sakhi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Bilingual/bicultural applicants, persons of color, people with disabilities and GLBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply.


About this role:

Sakhi is looking for a full-time, Economic Empowerment Program Advocate to provide holistic financial empowerment services to survivors of gender-based violence. Advocate will report to the Manager of the Economic Empowerment Program, and will work collaboratively with the larger Sakhi team to ensure services to survivors are being delivered in a timely and effective manner.


Position Responsibilities

Case Management & Advocacy

  • Provide holistic case management by collaboratively envisioning and implementing short-term and long-term empowerment goals with Survivors.

  • Assist survivors with Human Resource Administration (HRA) documentation and application process.

  • Accompany and/or provide advocacy for survivors to HRA offices, financial clinics, and tax clinics when required

  • Advocate for equal access to various public benefits, tax benefits, and financial legal services.

  • Connect and enroll survivors in job training workshops based on their interests and skills.

  • Assist in career readiness activities through resume and cover letter building, job search, mock interviews, and more

  • Research job placement and vocational training partnerships to create career opportunities for survivors.

  • Organize career and professional development fairs to connect survivors looking for employment

  • Assist survivors in their higher educational pursuits by researching academic programs, available scholarships, and grants as needed

  • Refer and guide survivors through vocational training programs such as computer training, ESL classes, culinary schools, etc as needed

  • Facilitate one-on-one personal financial management conversations with survivors as needed

  • Conduct quarterly financial literacy workshops for survivors

  • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate bi-monthly capacity-building workshops.

  • Coordinate with and manage interns and volunteers for EE program activities


Program Documentation and Development

  • Maintain up-to-date records of all survivor-related work/activities through efficient data collection in Salesforce

  • Compile and provide program data and reports as needed for projects and grants

  • Attend weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly team and staff meetings and check-ins to foster understanding communication, and growth as a team member

  • Participate in interagency meetings, trainings, and workshops pertinent to economic empowerment services provided at Sakhi

  • Pursue additional education (in-services, seminars, self-study programs) to advance skills and knowledge


Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant work experience in the financial/asset skills building and career development sector

  • Fluency in one or more South Asian / Indo-Caribbean languages

  • Proven success in a range of economic empowerment/self-sufficiency activities

  • A background in gender justice preferred

  • Experience with community-based work and ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences

  • U.S. Work authorization required

  • Experience working with multiple staff, volunteers, and program responsibilities

  • Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks

  • Ability to work through flexible hours and meet deadlines

  • Strong interpersonal, writing, and organization skills preferred

  • Excellent public speaking skills and leadership qualities preferred



This is a full-time role (35 hours a week) that requires flexibility with schedule. Sakhi’s office hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm, and offices are closed the last week of August and the last week of December. Staff members have the flexibility to organize their 35 hours over a four-day work week. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Salary Range: $60k-$65k commensurate with experience. Sakhi offers health and dental benefits, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave and all full-time team members have access to a mental health clinician.

Application Information

Application Information Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Ideal candidates will be available to start as soon as possible. Please complete the application via Sakhi’s Career Center, available on our website. You must submit a resume and cover letter with your application to be considered. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



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