Domestic Violence Advocate; Bilingual

Job Description

Gateway is seeking a full‑time (40 hours per week) bilingual (English and Spanish) domestic violence advocate.

The advocate will serve as a case manager for survivors of domestic violence. They will work closely with survivors to develop safety plans, provide emotional support, set goals, and identify community resources to achieve those goals. The advocate will also answer crisis hotline calls, provide transportation for survivors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Serve as a case manager for survivors, develop safety plans, provide emotional support, set goals, identify community resources, answer crisis hotline calls, provide transportation, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or four years of professional human services work experience. Values that align with Gateway’s mission. Able to pass Gateway’s rigorous background check process.

• Calmly manages crisis situations.
• Solves problem independently.
• Shows compassion and empathy for others.
• Anticipates potential opportunities and challenges and shows initiative when responding to these situations.
• Collaborates with coworkers.

Gateway offers medical insurance, paid time off, and a retirement benefit (retirement available after one year of employment).

This is an in‑person job based at Gateway’s shelter. The regular work schedule will be weekday daytime hours, with one later day (until 8 p.m.) each week. As a 24/7 agency, the advocate will be asked to work one holiday per year.

Entry level

Part‑time

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