Bilingual Advocate

Job overview

The Bilingual Advocate role is onsite in Spencer, IA, serving multiple surrounding counties. Pay is $20–$22 per hour. The position is part of the Family Crisis Center's Integrated Advocacy Services team and provides crisis intervention and support for survivors of violence and other crimes. The advocate provides survivor-centered crisis response, safety planning, Spanish-English interpretation, referrals, and case management, and may accompany survivors to medical, law enforcement, and court services. The role also supports community education and partnerships, helping ensure culturally responsive access to advocacy and resources. The position includes seven-day on-call rotations, including holidays if applicable, and irregular hours as needed.

What you'll do

• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and survivor-centered support
• interpret and translate between Spanish and English as needed
• respond to referrals and assess immediate needs
• accompany survivors to medical exams, law enforcement interviews, and court hearings
• advocate with service providers and agencies
• manage crisis calls, intakes, records, and referrals
• conduct community outreach and education
• participate in seven-day on-call rotations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bilingual advocate

family crisis center

spencer ia

full-time

integrated advocacy services

spanish-english

crisis intervention

survivor advocacy

safety planning

case management

on-call rotation

$20–$22/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• vacation and sick leave
• Simple IRA.

Why this role

Spanish and English fluency required. Includes on-call rotations for seven-day periods, including holidays if applicable, and frequent travel for client support, outreach, and training.

About the employer

Family Crisis Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.