Bilingual Advocate

Overview

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Full-time

Purpose:

The HIVE, Larimer County’s Family Justice Center, brings together multiple agencies to provide integrated support and services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, and child abuse in one safe and accessible location. The HIVE Bilingual Advocate provides trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and support services to survivors and their families while fostering collaboration with partner agencies.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Reports to and receives supervision from the Direct Services Manager

Hours, Wages, and Benefits: $22.08/hour | 40 Hours Per Week will be based upon the needs of the program and position. Days, evenings and weekend availability required.

  • Benefits and Company Culture:

    A full-time employee (32 hours or more weekly) is eligible for benefits as follows:Vacation: Accruing 120 hours per year (after waiting period)Sick Leave: Accruing 80 hours per year (waiting period does not apply)Holidays: 14 per yearHealth, Dental & Vision insurance 50% company paidShort-term Disability, Life, AD&D; 100% company paid

  • Application Instructions:

    No phone calls. Email cover letter, resume and work references to employment@crshs.org.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

  • Crisis Intervention & Victim Advocacy
  • Provide crisis intervention in-person and via phone to survivors.
  • Offer individualized safety planning, advocacy, and information about victim rights,
    protection orders, and victim’s compensation.
  • Conduct client intakes, orientation, service agreements, and exit processes.
  • Provide referrals to community partners, legal resources, and support services.
  • Maintain accurate and timely client records, case notes, and statistical data.
  • Carry a caseload of outreach clients as needed.

The HIVE Program Duties

  • Serve as a point of connection for survivors accessing services at The HIVE, supporting
    them in navigating co-located partners and resources.
  • Assist in coordinating support groups, workshops, and educational programming hosted
    at The HIVE.
  • Participate in The HIVE multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring effective collaboration
    with partner agencies.
  • Maintain readiness of The HIVE spaces, including distribution of essential supplies and
    ensuring welcoming, safe environments.
  • Support data entry and program evaluation tasks.
  • Participate in outreach, education, and community awareness efforts as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English).
  • Experience supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or other
    related social services work.
  • Ability to effectively counsel and provide information in a crisis situation.
  • Ability to build strong professional relationships across sectors.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Ability to climb a flight of stairs.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • Knowledge of community resources and survivor-centered services.
  • Prior experience in advocacy, crisis response, or outreach.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Science, or related field; or equivalent
    work/lived experience

Additional Notes

  • Candidate will be required to attend paid 20 hours of core competency training in order to work with individuals impacted by domestic violence.

 

Crossroads Safehouse is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations and executive orders in the provision of programs and services. Crossroads Safehouse does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring or firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.