Bilingual Counselor Advocate (Spanish-English)

Bilingual Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor AdvocateJob Description

Organization Description: NELCWIT’s mission is to eradicate domestic and sexual violence through programs that directly support survivors and by collaborating with others to build safe, anti-racist, just communities where all people have dignity and the opportunity to thrive. We offer shelter referrals, counseling, education/prevention, advocacy, a children’s visitation program, and economic empowerment initiatives to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. As an antiracist, multicultural organization, NELCWIT also joins with and mobilizes other groups and individuals who are working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse, ensure human rights, and create social change. NELCWIT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Direct service employees are members of the local SEIU 509.

Job Summary: The Bilingual Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselor/Advocate is a member of NELCWIT’s counseling and advocacy team. This position provides crisis support, short-term counseling, and advocacy for individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by sexual or domestic violence. This position must be able to provide all our services fluently in both English and Spanish. The position is based in our Greenfield office. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) non-exempt position and is part of NELCWIT’s collective bargaining unit.

To learn more, visit www.nelcwit.org or call the NELCWIT main office at 413-772-0871

Essential Job Functions: Provide individual and group support services, crisis intervention and short-term counseling for individuals and families who have experienced domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.Develop plans for supporting clients, including safety plans, and provide information and referrals for ongoing services.Provide medical, police, and legal advocacy for clients.Provide resources and referrals to survivors regarding housing, basic needs, and other community support services.Provide crisis counseling and support for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who walk in for crisis intervention without appointments as needed.Provide counseling and advocacy on NELCWIT’s crisis line for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as needed.Provide individual and group support services, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for individuals and families who have experienced domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.Develop plans for supporting clients, including safety plans, and provide information and referrals for ongoing services.Provide resources and referrals to survivors regarding housing, basic needs, and other community support services.Provide crisis counseling and support to survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who walk in for crisis intervention without appointments as needed.Provide counseling and advocacy on NELCWIT’s crisis line as needed to survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Administration:Maintain case records and other data required by the agency.Complete all paperwork as required by the agency and funding sources.

Other Responsibilities Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.Provide coverage for daytime crisis line and direct services when necessary.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications:Must be fluently bilingual (Spanish-English) Basic computer literacy and willingness to use data entry software programs for data collection. Knowledge of Franklin County area and resources.Ability to model and uphold appropriate boundaries in work with clients, co-workers, supervisor, and community.Commitment to social change through active participation in undoing racism, classism, homophobia, ableism, ageism, and all oppression.Willingness to learn about and actively use multicultural awareness and understanding in daily work.Commitment to ending violence.

Position Status: Union position, 35 hours per week. Position Reports to: Program ManagerHours of Employment: M-F, 9-4 p.m. 4 days a week in office, 1 day work from home. Occasional evening and weekend hours Start Date: ImmediatePay Scale: $24.30 per hour Benefits: Health Insurance Employer pays 70% of the monthly premium of the Health New England planDental Insurance: Optional, monthly premium paid by employeeHealth Flex Spending Account: Optional pre-tax employee deduction403(B) Retirement: 1% of employee salary automatically contributed by employerShort- and Long-Term Disability: Employee is eligible after 6 months of employment. Paid for by employer15 paid holidays and generous paid time off starting at 6 weeks per year and increasing with seniority. To APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications.

Email: jobs@nelcwit.org (Please put the title of the position in the subject line) Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. NELCWIT is scent/fragrance free environment.NELCWIT is an equal opportunity provider and employer. People of color are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/ADA