Bilingual Community Advocate

Posted 2 days ago

Description

The Community Advocate (Bilingual) delivers comprehensive, trauma-informed advocacy and support for clients by assessing their needs, developing goals, and linking children & families to resources and services that improve, maintain, or restore an enhanced quality of life.

He/she uses a strengths-based approach to provide crisis management, safety planning, advocacy, resource referrals, and support to survivors of domestic violence. The Community Advocate will work in close collaboration with his or her supervisor, other advocates, and volunteers. This person must be bilingual in English and Spanish, able to adapt to a continually evolving environment, work with a diverse population, and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.

Benefits after completion of the 90-day probationary period:

• Paid Holidays
• 15 days Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Provides direct victim services to include, but not limited to:
  Crisis intervention, case management, safety planning, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
• Handling routine inquiries by phone or in person; providing information and referrals.
• Knowledge of community resources, including employment, health, finances, mental health, housing, legal issues, and education.
• Knowledge of CVC, SAVNS, and Address Confidentiality programs.
• Assess needs, develop goals, and serve as an advocate to link clients to essential resources that support the safety, self-sufficiency, and whole-person healing.
• Conducts intakes as needed.
• Abides by all policies that maintain the confidentiality and safety of all clients.
• Develops and maintains electronic/paper case records that document services provided to clients.
• Maintain documentation of services/time per grant requirements.
• Participates in staff meetings, client personnel allocation, and attends training as required.
• Assist with the cleanliness and upkeep of the office building and any booths/tables/areas in which Righteous Roots is represented.
• Leads support groups and/or classes that support the needs of clients.
• Plans/Coordinates smaller program-related education/outreach events.
• Attends major events/fundraisers for the organization as determined by the Executive Director.

Minimum:

• REQUIRED: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree required and preferred if in social work or related fields.
• Any combination of mental health or social service education and experience equivalent to 5 years.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivating, dependable.
• Should be forward-thinking, goal-oriented, & have strong time management skills.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation. Occasional day travel is required.
• Must be willing to attend training as required for this position.

Compensation

$43,000 - $49,500 yearly

About Mission Righteous Roots

Mission Righteous Roots (MRR) is a Crisis Resource Center providing free & confidential case management, crisis intervention, assessments, referrals, crisis prevention, & more. We work directly with victims of domestic/family violence, victims of crime, and/or individuals dealing with trauma as a result of past or present abuse of any type.

Mission Righteous Roots (MRR) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization established under the laws of the State of Texas. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, MRR exercises its legal right to hire and retain employees who agree with and uphold its Statement of Faith.

Nondiscrimination Statement:
Applicants must perform all duties and responsibilities without any bias or prejudice against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.