Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee

job Jun 22 2011

YWCA Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Hispanic Population

Knoxville,TN

YWCA Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Hispanic Population

We are seeking to immediately fill this temporary, part-time position for a Victim Advocate who will provide advocacy to Hispanic, immigrant, refugee, and disabled victims of domestic violence. The position is available up to December 31, 2011 and is up to 30 hours per week. This advocate will work closely with the Family Justice Center, Knoxville Police Department, and other partner agencies.

Skills:

• Bilingual (Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish)
• Leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Crisis intervention
• Knowledge of overall community resources
• Understanding of Hispanic culture
• Computer skills

Responsibilities:

• Counsel victims regarding domestic violence and service options
• Provide direction and support to victims through the legal process
• Follow procedures in retrieving case files, completing forms, and case documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure that partners maintain confidentiality
• Identify victims’ immediate needs
• Interact with agencies/businesses within the Hispanic community to cultivate resources for Hispanic victims and their families
• Ensure the delivery of culturally and linguistically specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
• Work with VAP staff and partner agencies to develop and implement training materials for persons working with Hispanic victims and a curriculum to educate Hispanic youth
• Facilitate training and community education

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in domestic violence victim assistance/legal advocacy/immigration or life experiences that indicate sensitivity to victim issues.

Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to (865) 637-5263, or mailed to:

420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902

EOE. United Way Community Partner

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