VRP Advocate (Bilingual Preferred)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Violence Recovery Program is committed to promoting healing, equity, and justice for LGBTQIA+ survivors of violence. We provide trauma-informed services and compassionate support to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and anti-LGBTQIA+ violence. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, we work to raise awareness about the impact of interpersonal violence on LGBTQIA+ communities and advocate for a world where all survivors are treated with dignity, sensitivity, and respect.

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This is a hybrid position that requires in-person and remote / telehealth work.

Function :

Under the supervision of the Advocacy Coordinator of the Violence Recovery Program (VRP), the Advocate provides advocacy and case management services, and supportive counseling in English and Spanish if applicable to survivors of domestic violence / partner abuse, sexual assault, anti-LGBTQ hate violence and police misconduct with a specialized focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) survivors. The VRP Advocate provides information to community members, service providers and others about VRP services and raises awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQIA+) violence issues. The Advocate provides hybrid telehealth and in-person services.

Representative Duties :

Provides direct services to clients

• Provides telephone or in-person intake, screening and assessment of new clients referred to the VRP
• Provides supportive counseling with clients using established VRP procedures
• Informs clients of rights, options and available services during intake or as soon as practicable
• Coordinates care for clients, including consultation with other agency departments and community service providers; communicates with clients and other family members or significant others regarding client care
• Delivers case management by assisting clients to access the criminal justice / legal systems, medical and behavioral health care, social and support services, housing and other basic needs by giving client information, facilitating referrals and / or contacting service providers directly
• Accompanies clients to Court and / or police, as appropriate

Collaborates with victim services agencies and community organizations in support of survivor rights

Conduct outreach, training / in-services and community engagement

Effectively carries out activities related to VRP's provision of services to clients

Meets agency participatory expectation

Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations :

This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, and more.

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Description

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