Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate Position

4 days ago

White Plains, New York, United States My Sister's Place Full time
Job Summary

My Sister's Place is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocate to join our team. As a key member of our Adult Services Program, you will provide critical supportive services to adults and teens impacted by intimate partner violence. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping us further our mission to end domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester County, New York.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, support, and advocacy to individuals impacted by intimate partner violence.
  • Facilitate ongoing support groups for adults/teens impacted by intimate partner violence.
  • Support and cover the Web Chat/Text Line, and as needed, the 24-hour hotline.
  • Provide clients with information and referrals to outside services for themselves and their children.
  • Provide personal advocacy and accompaniment to clients as required, including law enforcement, the Department of Social Services, medical, and criminal justice providers.
  • Assist victims with completing OVS Compensation Claims.
  • Collaborate with other programs and departments within My Sister's Place.
  • Participate in all staff meetings, trainings, and/or professional development sessions as directed.
  • Maintain program statistics in compliance with funding requirements and objectives.
  • Represent My Sister's Place at community presentations, outreach, and partnerships.
  • Represent the agency at community meetings and coalitions.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and/or minimum of two years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or providing counseling to victims of trauma.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish Required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a team.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience working with children and families, providing counseling, support, and advocacy in a variety of settings is a plus.
  • Knowledge of gender-based violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, or trauma.
  • A passionate commitment to principles of anti-oppression.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage crises with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
  • A willingness to promote integration across agency departments.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Technology proficiencies including using Excel, Apricot, and other web-based platforms.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation (optional).

What We Offer
My Sister's Place employees enjoy a generous health benefits package that includes dental and vision care. Our Financial Savings Plan reflects a commitment to the future well-being of our employees. PTO and self-care are important to us, and we offer a PTO plan that includes vacation, sick time, and personal days. Salary range: up to $51,500 depending on experience.

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