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The Women's Center

<div><div>The Women&rsquo;s Center, a non-profit organization with offices in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Washington, DC, is seeking a Bilingual Spanish/English Domestic Violence Community Victim Advocate &amp; Immigration Specialist (Intimate Partner Violence Focus) to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The position works on-site and hybrid mode from different sites, including but not limited to The Women's Center office, Fairfax County Domestic Violence Center (DVAC), Fairfax County Courthouse, and a co-located service center, staffed by county and community non-profit partners.</div><div><br>
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Core Purpose:</b></div><div>
Provide culturally and linguistically responsive advocacy, support, and case management to Spanish- and English-speaking survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic violence, and sexual assault, including specialized support related to immigration concerns and inquiries. This role works exclusively with IPV victims.</div><div><br>
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Direct Client Services:</b></div><ul><li>
Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, emotional support, and safety planning exclusively to IPV victims in both Spanish and English.</li><li>
Conduct intake, risk assessment, and ongoing needs assessments for IPV survivors, and develop client-centered service and safety plans.</li><li>
Offer information, psychoeducation, and options counseling regarding IPV, domestic violence, sexual assault, healthy relationships, and safety strategies.</li><li>
Accompany and support IPV clients during appointments (e.g., civil and criminal court hearings, law enforcement, social services, and other community agencies) as needed.</li><li>
Assist IPV clients in accessing emergency resources such as shelter, food, transportation, medical care, financial assistance, and protection options.</li><li>
Demonstrated cultural competence and humility in working with diverse, immigrant, and marginalized populations affected by IPV.</li><li>
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client files, case notes, and data for IPV cases in accordance with agency policy, funder requirements, and applicable laws.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal, active listening, organizational, and documentation skills, with proficiency in case file management and basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).</li><li>
Reliable transportation and flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends for client support, outreach, or emergencies.</li><li>
The position may also require openness to performing other duties or assignments as directed by program leadership to support overall agency operations and client needs.</li></ul><div><b>
Immigration-Related Support (Non-Legal):</b></div><ul><li>
Provide general information about common immigration-related protections available to IPV survivors.</li><li>
Make timely referrals and follow-ups to qualified immigration attorneys or accredited representatives for legal advice and representation.</li><li>
Support IPV clients in preparing for meetings with legal providers (e.g., helping them organize documents, timelines, and personal narratives), without interpreting or explaining the law.</li><li>
Assist IPV clients with understanding non-legal aspects of immigration processes that affect safety and access to services (e.g., potential impact on benefits, work, housing), always deferring legal questions to legal counsel.</li></ul><div><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
The Bilingual Spanish/English Domestic Violence Community Victim Advocate &amp; Immigration Specialist (IPV Focus) position includes full professional proficiency (written and spoken fluency) in Spanish and English, foundational education, experience, language proficiency, and key competencies tailored to serving IPV survivors.</li></ul><div><b>
Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Associate or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in social work, Human Services, Sociology, or a related field strongly preferred.</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree preferred.</li></ul><div><b>
Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
At least 2 years of direct experience in victim advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, or support services for survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), or sexual assault.</li><li>
Familiarity with immigrant communities and immigration-related challenges faced by IPV survivors (e.g., VAWA, U visas) through prior work or volunteer roles.</li></ul><div><b>
EOE</b></div></div>

Bilingual Spanish/English Domestic Violence Community Victim Advocate

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Bilingual Spanish/English Domestic Violence Community Victim Advocate