POSITION TITLE: Domestic Violence Advocate
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Ukrainian Speaking Preferred
REPORTS TO: DV Program Director
STATUS: Regular, non-exempt
HOURS: 30 Hours per week
SALARY: $26.50 to $28.00 per hour
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
SUMMARY:
The Bilingual/Bicultural Domestic Violence Advocate provides crisis intervention services support, advocacy, referral, interpretation, and case management to refugee/immigrant victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. With an expertise in the field of domestic violence, the DV Advocate is responsible for ensuring that clients receive cultural and linguistic appropriate support and in some cases, mental health services in partnership with ReWA’s clinicians. In collaboration with program staff, the DV Advocate conducts domestic violence and sexual assault awareness community outreach and education. Provides support group sessions for women, and works collaboratively with other domestic violence and sexual assault and social service agencies to meet the needs of clients.
ABOUT REWA:
ReWA promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. ReWA advocates for social justice, public policy changes and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self-determination.
Our clients come from more than 70 countries across the globe, including Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. ReWA provides social services to every member of a refugee or immigrant woman’s family, from infant to senior. These services, delivered in more than 50 languages and dialects, are designed to make a long-lasting impact in our clients’ lives and help them thrive in the Puget Sound community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services:
- Conduct initial screening, intake interview, determine eligibility and enroll clients in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Provide case management services to domestic violence and sexual assault clients per month; serve as an advocate on behalf of clients in need of resources and other support;
- Conduct needs assessment for clients’ in order to access appropriate social service, housing, and other resources.
- Develop an effective treatment plan with clients’ cultural beliefs and values.
- Provide culturally appropriate behavioral health services including comprehensive case management and client advocacy.
- Provide support groups to women who are victim of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Legal Services:
- Provide interpretation and help clients to effectively navigate the various legal and social service resources.
- Provided systems advocacy to domestic violence and sexual assault clients; serve as an advocate on behalf of clients in need of legal assistance and educate clients about legal resources in the community.
- Work together with Family Law and Immigration's Attorneys to assist clients and help them to effectively navigate the legal system.
- Prepare letters of support and translation of clients’ declaration when necessary for immigration cases.
- Provide safety planning and assist clients as needed and educate refugee and immigrant communities about legal system in the United States.
Community Services:
- Works with third party providers to obtain appropriate services for the clients
- Provide community education to mainstream service providers to assist them in working effectively with refugee and immigrant clients from Spanish Speaking Communities.
- Networking and maintaining contacts with representatives of other domestic violence and sexual assault providers to ensure continuity of services.
- Distribute materials at community gathering places to ensure visibility to refugees and immigrants.
- Conduct monthly community outreach and presentations to Spanish Speaking Communities to increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault issues and available resources.
Administration:
- Work with other DV staff and Program Director to monitor, evaluate and improve program performance to meet client needs most effectively.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and documentation for complete and timely reporting.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and office location.
- Attend program and staff meetings and training.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Director
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bilingual in Ukrainian and English with strong verbal and written communication skills
- AA degree in social services, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
- Minimum two years paid or volunteer experience working with refugee/immigrant women in social services
- One-year experience working with victim advocacy, counseling and services
- Strong computer skills
- Respect for others’ experiences, opinions, language, values, culture, and knowledge
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) plan
ReWA is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values and inclusive workforce and workplace environment and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process. Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
ReWA is committed to providing a safe and secure staff and client environment. Employment at ReWA is contingent upon a successful background check on each new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing ReWA to conduct a thorough background check
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ReWA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, family or parental status of any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.50 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101