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NWA Center for Sexual Assault

Job DescriptionThis position requires direct, compassionate and confidential support to adult survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual harassment, and their loved ones. (This includes taking some 24-hour hotline and on-call duties)The NWA Center for Sexual Assault is seeking a Marshallese Victim Services Advocate - this is a full time staff position whose duties include: direct advocacy and support services for all adult survivors of sexual assault who seek services at the Center: creating and delivering presentations regarding Center services and issues surrounding sexual assault; and collaborating with our volunteer Marshallese team to lead community outreach/education efforts to the Marshallese community regarding supporting survivors of sexual assault.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS&middot; Commitment and belief in Victim Advocacy, Social Justice and the mission of THE CENTER.&middot; A team-player who understands that best-practices client service and organizational administration are vital.&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Health Science, Counseling, or related field or equivalent experience (Will consider exceptional lived experiences without a degree).&middot; Preference given to a candidate who speaks and writes both Marshallese and English.&middot; Competency and experience with computer software related to word processing, data-bases, and desktop publishing (including, Microsoft PPT, Word, Excel, and basic Statistical packages).VICTIM SERVICES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES&middot; Be available to provide 1&mdash;8 days a month of 24-hour crisis line and crisis clinic advocacy as assigned by Executive Director (ED) and Client Services Director (CSD).&middot; Provide in-person advocacy as needed during office hours.&middot; Provide crisis line and crisis clinic advocacy as needed during office hours.&middot; Provide follow-up care and support for victims.&middot; Provide one-on-one advocacy and escorts/accompaniment to medical and legal appointments.&middot; Assist with public presentations to professionals and community groups.&middot; Assist with training volunteer advocates and interns as needed.&middot; Disseminate referral information to victims, including information regarding the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparation Board.&middot; Collect and prepare monthly client statistics for Grant and Research Reporting.&middot; Research, compile, and distribute sexual assault information&mdash;staying current on new research and information.&middot; All other victim services duties set forth by the Client Services Director or Executive Director.MARSHALLESE-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES&middot; Work with CSD, ED and staff to assure that the CENTER is providing culturally-sensitive services to Marshallese survivors in alignment with KKMI (Marshallese Outreach Project) values and project.&middot; Actively solicit groups and venues to make community outreach presentations to Marshallese people designed to increase awareness of sexual assault services, the work of NWA Center for Sexual Assault.&middot; Work with ED and CSD to assist the KKMI volunteer steering committee in achieving the KKMI goals and objectives and in alignment with its values.&middot; Translate agency documents and information into Marshallese as needed.GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES&middot; Be an active, best-practices role model and support to volunteer allies and interns.&middot; Be a self-starter and take initiative to grow and expand upon the organization&rsquo;s mission-driven work as it fulfills its Strategic Plan.&middot; Provide all aspects of friendly, accommodating and professional service to all clients and partner agencies.&middot; Work with fellow staff to maintain a clean, well-organized work environment.&middot; Abide by THE CENTER policies set forth by the Board of Directors and by the Executive Director.&middot; Participate in quarterly informal evaluations and annual formal evaluations.&middot; Report all issues, concerns, questions, et cetera to the Client Services Director and/or Executive Director.&middot; Complete regular training courses and all additional duties as assigned by the Client Services Director and Executive Director.We provide vision and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Health insurance is provided at little-to-no cost to the employee. Individual self-care sessions with a counselor or counseling intern are required and provided at no cost to employee. Various types of life insurance are available for purchase by the employee.Please send resume - NO PHONE CALLS or DROP-BY OFFICE VISITSSalary is $38,563.20 - no negotiation due to specific grant funding.Job Type: Full-timePay: $38,563.20 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Marshallese (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Springdale, AR 72762: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Victim Services Advocate & Marshallese Outreach

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Victim Services Advocate & Marshallese Outreach