REACH is seeking a bilingual (English-Spanish) Community Advocate for a 3 month position to work out of our Outreach Office with survivors from the community. This position is from Dec 1, 2009 to Feb 28, 2010. The advocate will work as part of a team and report to the Director of Advocacy.
Community Advocate Direct Service Responsibilities:
• Serve as advocate/counselor and case manager for community members who have experienced domestic violence.
• Work with other REACH staff to address survivors’ needs and concerns.
• Assist survivors with contacting community resources, setting up appointments, and transportation to and from appointments.
• Attend any meetings or appointments that will assist in providing quality advocacy to survivors.
• Work with the Child and Adolescent Therapist to address children’s needs.
Administrative
• Maintain survivors’ records including service delivery records, advocacy plans, and other documentation in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
• Assist other team members with direct service responsibilities.
• Complete monthly program reports .
Other
• Work with team members to promote teamwork and support one another. Attend program and staff meetings, initiate ideas, offer support and actively work towards conflict resolution when necessary..
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Advocacy.
WORK SCHEDULE
30 - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday. Exact hours to be set with the Director of Advocacy.
Please send resume and cover letter to Maria Pizzimenti, Director of Advocacy, at maria@reachma.org.
- Location: Waltham
- Compensation: $15-17 per hour
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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