Bilingual Child & Family Advocate

JOB SUMMARY

The Bilingual Domestic Violence Child Advocate reports to the Director of Residential Services and provides trauma-informed services to children and their mothers who enter the Emergency Shelter Program seeking safety from abuse.

The Bilingual Domestic Violence Child Advocate is responsible for creating an empowering and supportive environment for the families in the shelter, with the primary focus on the children and their family unit, assisting them both in their time within shelter as well as networking with schools and supportive agencies in the community and building the family's resiliency beyond the family trauma.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BA / BSW or commensurate experience.
• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish speaking).
• Must demonstrate cultural competency through either experience or education. Must have some knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to unable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the job, this position typically involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, carrying (25lbs), lifting (25lbs), bending, stooping, and reaching. This position also requires operating a computer keyboard, firm / strong grasping, and repetitive hand control. The position also requires the ability to complete forms in personal writing, make and receive telephone calls, and operate office machines (copier, fax, and printer). This position is also subjected to outside environmental conditions.

NOTE : This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Child and Family Advocate and will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of the YWCA Union County and their ensuring work requirements. This job description should not be construed as a contract.

The Mission of the YWCA-USA

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

YWCA Eastern Union County Core Values

Commitment to the mission and working together for the well-being of the community

Integrity in relationships, practices, and decisions.

Respect for each one's roles, diversity, and viewpoints.

Compassion in understanding, attitude, and action.

Empowerment to create positive choices, recognize potential, and reach goals.

Excellence in practice and expectation.