Bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate

Job overview

The Bilingual Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocate role is onsite at the organization’s Haverhill site; the listing location is Lawrence, MA. Compensation is not specified. The advocate is part of the women’s services team at YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts. The role provides frontline support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, referrals, and community connections. It contributes to survivor support and the organization’s community outreach and service initiatives.

What you'll do

• Provide crisis intervention, collaborative safety planning, advocacy, counseling, information, supported referrals, and accompaniment in some instances
• promote the organization and its services
• develop relationships with community leaders
• serve as a liaison with constituents
• respond appropriately to crisis situations and communicate clearly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bilingual advocate

domestic violence

sexual assault

haverhill site

lawrence ma

ywca northeastern massachusetts

full-time

crisis intervention

safety planning

survivor advocacy

community outreach

social justice

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting accepts DPH-certified advocates or rape crisis counselors, or candidates willing to complete the training. It requires a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of domestic violence victim services experience, or an associate’s degree with at least four years of field experience.

About the employer

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.