Advocate (bilingual)

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization with over 35 years' experience working to end partner abuse in LGBTQ+, kink, & polyamorous communities. Our organization & staff are recognized locally & nationally as experts in providing survivor-centered services & as thought leaders on the issue of LGBTQ+ partner abuse. We blend our history & commitment to being survivor-led, our analysis of LGBTQ+ partner abuse, & our commitment to being an anti-oppressive organization to create a unique framework that is the foundation of our survivor-centered approach. We are who we work with; the staff, volunteers, & board of directors of TNLR are members of the very communities the organization serves. We believe that survivors are the experts of their own lives & are therefore committed to centering survivors' voices & leadership in all aspects of our work.

The Network/La Red es una organización de justicia social dirigida por sobrevivientes que cuenta con más de 35 años de experiencia trabajando para poner fin al abuso en la pareja en las comunidades LGBTQ+, kink, y poliamorosas. Nuestra organización y nuestro personal son reconocidos a nivel local y nacional como expertos en servicios centrados en el sobreviviente, y como líderes intelectuales en el problema del abuso en las parejas LGBTQ+. Combinamos nuestra historia y nuestro compromiso como organización antiopresiva dirigida por sobrevivientes, con nuestro análisis del abuso en las parejas LGBTQ+, para crear un marco único que sirva de base para nuestro enfoque centrado en el sobreviviente. Somos las personas con las que trabajamos. El personal, los voluntarios y la junta directiva de TNLR pertenecen a las mismas comunidades a las que nuestra organización sirve. Nos comprometemos a centrarnos en las voces y el liderazgo de los sobrevivientes en todos los aspectos de nuestro trabajo porque creemos que son los expertos en sus propias vidas.

Position

Advocate (bilingual) / Defensore (bilingüe)

Description

Location: Massachusetts – this position works between two Boston area offices with some travel across the state. This position has the option to work from home 1 day per week.

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), varied schedule with some evenings and weekends required

Supervised By: Community Services/Housing Pathways Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services for survivors of partner abuse and their children from LGBTQ+, kink and/or polyamorous communities.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and information/referrals for survivors of partner abuse (and people in their support systems) through the hotline.
• Provide advocacy, court accompaniment and individual peer support/counseling both via phone and in-person for LGBTQ+, kink, and polyamorous survivors of partner abuse.
• Conduct Safehome Intakes, Transitional Housing Intakes, and Transitional Housing Assessments.
• Support Safehome Program Participants in finding and transitioning from the Network/La Red’s Safehome Program to appropriate longer-term shelter/housing.
• Carry out initial interviews for support groups and facilitate weekly group meetings.
• Assist survivors with Victim Compensation, Address Confidentiality Program, and other resources as needed.
• Provide follow-up contacts with service participants as appropriate.
• Conduct program assessments.
• Co-facilitate Survivor Leadership Series.
• Maintain and contribute to comprehensive resource database.
• Maintain relationships with community groups, organizations, advocates, landlords and other service providers to facilitate advocacy and referrals.
• Attend coalitions, roundtables, etc. as appropriate to increase awareness of The Network/La Red’s direct services.
• Participate in internal meetings, committees, projects, etc. as appropriate.
• Maintain records, statistics, provide reports as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned/needed.

Qualifications, Strengths, and Skills: We hire for life experience. People of color, trans people, survivors of partner abuse especially encouraged to apply.

• Required Qualification: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

The remaining qualifications are for an ideal candidate, but we will consider all types of experience and will absolutely consider candidates who don’t meet all qualifications. An ideal candidate will:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas: LGBTQ+ partner abuse work; other partner abuse work; direct services/crisis intervention.
• Have a passion for social justice/social change.
• Have excellent listening and communication skills.
• Be able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including the tension between daily tasks, current projects, and crisis intervention.
• Be energetic and able to work independently and as part of a team.

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Calificaciones, fortalezas y destrezas: Empleamos basándonos en la experiencia de vida. Gente de color, gente transgénere, y sobrevivientes del abuso de pareja son especialmente bienvenides para solicitar la posición.

• Calificacion requeride: Sera bilingüe en inglés y español

Las calificaciones restantes son para un candidato ideal, pero consideraremos todos los tipos de experiencia y consideraremos absolutamente a los candidatos que no cumplan con todos los requisitos. Le candidate ideal:

• Tendrá una licencia de conducer válida
• Tendrá por lo menos uno año de experiencia en por lo menos dos de las áreas siguientes: el trabajo con el abuso de pareja LGBTQ+; otro trabajo con el abuso de pareja; servicios directos/apoyo de crisis.
• Tendrá una pasión para el cambio social/justicia social.
• Tendrá habilidades excelentes de escucha y comunicación.
• Será capaz de mantener múltiples responsabilidades, incluyendo la tensión entre los deberes diarios, los proyectos en curso, e intervención en crisis.
• Tendrá energía y podrá trabajar individualmente y como parte de un equipo.