Bilingual Women’s Shelter Advocate

Support women and children through trauma-informed advocacy and Spanish communication during rotating weekend morning and evening shifts.

The Women’s Advocate supports clients throughout their healing journey  work includes safety planning, risk assessment, referrals, crisis intervention, and day-to-day support. This part-time position also upholds a respectful, inclusive, and non-violent Shelter environment.

• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning by phone or in person
• Complete client intake documentation and arrange personal accommodations
• Provide information, referrals, advocacy, and crisis support
• Document shifts, meetings, reports, and WISH database updates
• Maintain Shelter supplies, upkeep, and welcoming client spaces

• Related post-secondary education or equivalent education or experience
• One to three years in a GBV Shelter or similar environment
• Trauma-informed care, mental health, harm reduction, and substance use training
• Fluent spoken and written Spanish
• Willingness to obtain required checks and training

Bring Spanish fluency, crisis support, and trauma-informed advocacy to women’s shelter services at NYWS each weekend.