ABOUT US
Resolving to make the world better for children is at the heart of Safe Shores -The DC Children’s Advocacy Center’s mission to provide survivor-centered intervention, hope, and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District of Columbia. Our efforts are focused on working to prevent and end child abuse and neglect through promising practices, policies, and partnerships.
Working side-by-side with a passion-driven multidisciplinary team, we aim to:
THE JOB AND YOUR ROLE
We are seeking a Bilingual Youth Advocacy Specialist to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, systems navigation, emotional support, and short-term ongoing advocacy services as needed to English and Spanish-speaking youth (ages 13-17) victims and their non-offending family members as desired. Bilingual Youth Advocacy Specialists may be the first point of contact for (Spanish-speaking) victims of sexual assault. The focus of youth advocacy support is to help reduce trauma for youth while informing them of their rights and options. The Bilingual Youth Advocacy Specialist helps youth identify and access necessary services, liaising with other agencies and service providers and supporting them throughout the investigative process as required. Depending on the program and client needs, the client caseload may consist of both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking clients.
This position requires in-person, direct service work. The incumbent must work at least one evening (2 p.m.- 10 p.m.) shift and the after-hours on-call rotation for 24-hour response, including weekends.
In accordance with the Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Amendment Act of 2019, this position will respond to youth in community settings such as hospitals or law enforcement agencies, as well as working from an office setting. This position will require the ability to respond in person and virtually, depending on client needs and preferences. This position is a mandated reporter for child abuse and neglect under District of Columbia Statute §4-1321.02 when not acting
within the defined role that provides an exemption to this mandate.
WHAT YOU OFFER
You are passionate about Safe Shores’ mission, vision, and values, committed to doing what’s best and suitable for those we serve, and driven to become an outstanding asset to our community of colleagues. You have strong listening and communication skills, both oral and written, and must be able to adapt to various audiences fluidly. You have the heart of an advocate and are passionate about Safe Shores' mission. Most importantly, you have a high level of cultural competence and believe and thrive in a workplace culture committed to countering all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential job duties. The essential duties and responsibilities are a summary, not an all-inclusive list of all necessary job duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Must have strong experience with computer technology and equipment and Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch or feel a computer, keyboard, monitor, telephone, Smart Phone, and talk or hear when interacting with employees. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may regularly lift and /or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
ABOUT US
Resolving to make the world better for children is at the heart of Safe Shores -The DC Children’s Advocacy Center’s mission to provide survivor-centered intervention, hope, and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District of Columbia. Our efforts are focused on working to prevent and end child abuse and neglect through promising practices, policies, and partnerships.
Working side-by-side with a passion-driven multidisciplinary team, we aim to:
WHAT WE OFFER
Total Compensation: We prioritize your overall health and well-being
A salary is only part of a larger picture of compensation and rewards. As a Bilingual Youth Advocacy Specialist, the starting salary is $68,654 annually. We take total compensation seriously. We proudly provide one of the most robust benefits packages in the non-profit sector, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Our work is complex, and in this field, we firmly believe that we must care for ourselves to be present for our circle and those we serve. Please take a moment to read the complete list of employee benefits we offer:
Other benefits as applicable are as follows:
WHAT WE OFFER
Total Compensation: We prioritize your overall health and well-being
A salary is only part of a larger picture of compensation and rewards. As a Bilingual Youth Advocacy Specialist, the starting salary is $68,654 annually. We take total compensation seriously. We proudly provide one of the most robust benefits packages in the non-profit sector, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Our work is complex, and in this field, we firmly believe that we must care for ourselves to be present for our circle and those we serve. Please take a moment to read the complete list of employee benefits we offer:
Must speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish.
Must speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish.
Please submit a resume or CV and a cover letter with your application.
To see all the job opportunities with Safe Shores, please click here.
Please submit a resume or CV and a cover letter with your application.
To see all the job opportunities with Safe Shores, please click here.