Description

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and support to 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.

TITLE:  Bilingual Sexual Assault Advocate 

HOURS: Full time (35 hours/week) some evenings required 

PROGRAM: A New Day

SALARY: $28.10/ hourly

LOCATION: Brockton 

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, 403b, etc.

DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical and Emergency Services, the Bilingual Sexual Assault Advocate will provide advocacy and case management to families and/or individuals. The Sexual Assault Advocate will work within a team approach to monitor and support efforts of program participants to overcome barriers related to advocacy goals, obtaining community resources and services, improving living skills and obtaining housing.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide individual and group crisis support, intervention, and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence.
• Conduct assessments to best determine the immediate client concerns and/or barriers including, but not limited to financial, legal, mental health, substance use disorders, employment, health care, housing and more.
• Document and track all meetings, interactions, and information in the EmpowerDB database. Maintain up-to-date client files, statistical data, and monthly reports.
• Manage a case load of up to 20 families and/or individuals.
• Complete quarterly client file audit
• Obtain resources and services as requested and/or needed to address barriers to advocacy goals as stated above including but not limited to, transportation, CORI mitigation, credit repair, and assistance with financial applications.
• Provide day to day hotline and medical advocacy coverage as needed.
• Accompany victims of crime to legal proceedings, including, but not limited to police departments to file complaints, district court for restraining orders, criminal trials, probate, and family court hearings.
• Act as a liaison for Brockton Police Department for referrals, collaboration, support, and advocacy services. 
• Facilitate community trainings as needed.
• Transport clients as appropriate to housing, medical, legal appointments.
• Participate in community events and meetings as relevant to the position and increasing client capacity.
• Develop partnerships and collaborative relationships with internal and external service providers to ensure clients have access to comprehensive services.
• Participate in individual supervision as assigned by Director of Clinical and Emergency Services.
• Participate in all required training and professional development activities.
• Observe all program and agency rules and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical and Emergency Services. 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations.
• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole
• Ability to maintain flexible schedule in accordance with program needs, i.e., some evenings and/or weekend emergency responses may be required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate small and large group meetings. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Travel is required.
• A valid driver’s license, registration, auto insurance and a safe driver’s record 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: demonstrated experience working in partnership with victims/survivors of sexual violence. 

Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

To apply, please CLICK HERE or send cover letter and resume to humanresources@healthimperatives.org.