Position Summary: Under the direction of Bright Future Foundation’s Advocacy and Housing Supervisor, the Bilingual Advocate will support the mission of the organization by ensuring respectful, compassionate, survivor-centered responses to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking seeking residential and non-residential services. The advocate will meet regularly with the Advocacy Supervision Team to create survivor-driven treatment plans. The advocate will work to identify psychosocial needs of survivors, provide supportive services during court/legal proceedings, and assist with the coordination of additional services. Additionally, the advocate will attend regular staff meetings, maintain a client database, institute assessment and quality assurance measures, and provide general office support duties as needed. The advocate will also provide emergency, on-call coverage for the 24-7 crisis line and Sexual Assault Nurse Exams (SANE) and Forensic Nurse Exams (FNE) on a rotating basis. 36-hour work week M-Th- 9AM-5PM, Fri. 9AM-1PM.

Bilingual Advocate Responsibilities

• Conducts intake and needs assessments with new survivors

• Provides advocacy services for survivors including safety planning, building support networks, processing trauma, and healing from abuse

• Advocates a holistic view of healing, focusing on psychological, economic, legal, physical/medical, and educational ramifications of abuse

• Provides co-response for SANE exams

• Provides community-based mobile supportive services to survivors including transportation assistance, resource coordination

• Creates survivor-driven treatment plans focusing on both short and long-term goals

• Provides advocacy services at court and legal proceedings as needed Works with the housing team to coordinate housing assistance

• Assists survivors with obtaining additional services such as TANF, food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid

• Provides referrals for behavioral health and legal services as needed

• Provides emergency, on-call coverage for the 24-7 crisis line on a rotating basis

• Responds to emergency calls/situations as needed

• Completes appropriate paperwork with all survivors in a complete and timely manner

• Utilizes assessment or quality assurance measures regularly and maintain responses in Café database

• Collaborates with community organizations and staff to identify clients/populations that would benefit from therapeutic services

• Actively promotes Bright Future Foundation’s mission/vision by participating in awareness-building opportunities (trainings, forums, panel discussions, etc.)

• Performs all work in a culturally responsive manner consistent with Bright Future Foundation’s mission and philosophy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience and demonstrated competence in survivor-centered advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations.

• Strong, proven ability to: mediate differences of philosophy and opinion; maintain calm, efficient, and good-humored approach to work while managing competing priorities in a fast paced, highly productive work environment; work independently and as a team member; think critically and with foresight; carry out assignments with limited direction; adapt to change; and be nimble and flexible

• Excellent oral communication skills in both English and Spanish

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook

• Ability to comfortably drive or commute to neighborhoods throughout the community and occasionally out of area travel. Must have own vehicle with insurance. (Mileage reimbursement available)

• All Applicants must provide enough information for a thorough background check

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record

• Ability to prepare reports

• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations with a judgment free attitude.

• Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field