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Health Imperatives Bilingual Sexual Assault Advocate in Brockton, Massachusetts

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. 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.

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