Bilingual Sexual Assault Advocate - Latina Resource Center Program (LRC)

Bilingual Sexual Assault Advocate

Compensation: $18.80 to $23.50/Per Hour (depending on experience)

• Provide crisis intervention, conduct safety planning, and assist SA victims secure resources to increase safety.
• Accompany victims in need of medical intervention to the Aurora Sexual Assault Treatment Center and/or other healthcare facilities.
• Aid victims in reporting incidents of violence to local law enforcement, district attorney’s office and/or other legal authorities.
• Participate in the civil and criminal trial aspects of the crime and provide education, accompaniment, and support during the judicial process.
• Conduct safety planning and assist victims secure resources to increase safety.
• Develop and maintain a case management process that ensures all program requirements are documented and maintained in the required manner.
• Conduct follow-up contacts on an individual basis with assigned crime victims, various community services, law enforcement and district attorney’s office.
• Provide information about restraining orders, criminal court, immigration legal remedies, and other legal procedures.
• Collaborate with community health providers, social service agencies, religious community and other providers that serve victims, including participating in committees and task forces, as assigned.
• Continuously monitor participant progress throughout the duration of services.
• Provide transportation as needed for clients with transportation barriers.
• Conduct reviews, monitor and analyze project performance and prepare program efficiency reports.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure services are provided to victims of sexual assault and objectives of program are met.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops and perform special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, conduct safety planning, and assist SA victims secure resources to increase safety.
• Accompany victims in need of medical intervention to the Aurora Sexual Assault Treatment Center and/or other healthcare facilities.
• Aid victims in reporting incidents of violence to local law enforcement, district attorney’s office and/or other legal authorities.
• Participate in the civil and criminal trial aspects of the crime and provide education, accompaniment, and support during the judicial process.
• Conduct safety planning and assist victims secure resources to increase safety.
• Develop and maintain a case management process that ensures all program requirements are documented and maintained in the required manner.
• Conduct follow-up contacts on an individual basis with assigned crime victims, various community services, law enforcement and district attorney’s office.
• Provide information about restraining orders, criminal court, immigration legal remedies, and other legal procedures.
• Collaborate with community health providers, social service agencies, religious community and other providers that serve victims, including participating in committees and task forces, as assigned.
• Continuously monitor participant progress throughout the duration of services.
• Provide transportation as needed for clients with transportation barriers.
• Conduct reviews, monitor and analyze project performance and prepare program efficiency reports.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure services are provided to victims of sexual assault and objectives of program are met.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops and perform special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by two years of post-secondary education, in a relevant field.
• Note: Additional years of work experience in a relevant field can be substituted for one year of education.
• Knowledge of supportive counseling methods, techniques, and trauma-informed care principles.
• At least one year of professional experience in advocacy, case management, providing direct crisis intervention and/or support and experience in group facilitation and outreach.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English; verbal and written (REQUIRED).
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proficient computer skills and experience using current version of Microsoft Office Suite such as Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel and work irregular hours (non-standard and evening).
• Must have own transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, and have adequate insurance.

Benefits

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
• Retail retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation.