Guardian Angel Community Services
Bilingual Outreach Advocate
Guardian Angel Community Services, Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60432
Overview
4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Guardian Angel Community Services provided pay range This range is provided by Guardian Angel Community Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $49,000.00/hr - $51,000.00/hr
Job details BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordinate the provision of services in Spanish and coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness of Spanish language service availability. Provide advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault.
Responsibilities
Increase awareness of SASC’s ability to provide program services in Spanish.
Advocate for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others with the criminal justice system, with a primary focus on services for the Hispanic communities.
Advocate for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others with the healthcare system, with a primary focus on services for the Hispanic communities.
Provide case management and crisis intervention services with a primary focus on services for members of the Hispanic/Latino communities.
Develop connections with the Hispanic/Latino communities and organizations in order to promote use of sexual assault services.
Provide services in Spanish to clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
Translate materials into Spanish, as needed.
Assist with assuring a 24-hour response for crisis intervention by participating in on-call duties, which include weekends and holidays.
Provide direct service to survivors of sexual abuse/assault
Represent GACS/Sexual Assault Services Center in academic, community, faith-based, and professional organizations as assigned.
Submit all reports, oral and written, in an accurate and timely manner as required by GACS and in accordance with contractual obligations
Structure and oversee volunteer activities related to bilingual services.
Communicate problems and issues within the Sexual Assault Service Center to the Program Director
Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal
Other duties as assigned
Non-essential Duties
Attend staff meetings, all-agency and other meetings as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or a related field and experience in the areas of education, social work, or a related field preferred.
Interest in advocacy and community engagement.
Forty (40) hours of ICASA approved sexual assault training
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Good computer skills
Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guardian Angel Community Services by 2x
Get notified about new Advocate jobs in
Joliet, IL .
Community Connector (South Side Chicago Counties)
Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Registry, 2nd Shift)
Early College Outreach Specialist (Student Success)
Bolingbrook, IL $105,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago
Workers Compensation Claims Analyst Associate
Domestic Violence Specialist (Children Groups)
Chaplain Associate- Advocate Health Chicagoland
Downers Grove, IL $24.85-$37.30 3 days ago
Client Support and Service Coordinator HMJ
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Guardian Angel Community Services provided pay range This range is provided by Guardian Angel Community Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $49,000.00/hr - $51,000.00/hr
Job details BASIC FUNCTION:
Coordinate the provision of services in Spanish and coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness of Spanish language service availability. Provide advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault.
Responsibilities
Increase awareness of SASC’s ability to provide program services in Spanish.
Advocate for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others with the criminal justice system, with a primary focus on services for the Hispanic communities.
Advocate for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others with the healthcare system, with a primary focus on services for the Hispanic communities.
Provide case management and crisis intervention services with a primary focus on services for members of the Hispanic/Latino communities.
Develop connections with the Hispanic/Latino communities and organizations in order to promote use of sexual assault services.
Provide services in Spanish to clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
Translate materials into Spanish, as needed.
Assist with assuring a 24-hour response for crisis intervention by participating in on-call duties, which include weekends and holidays.
Provide direct service to survivors of sexual abuse/assault
Represent GACS/Sexual Assault Services Center in academic, community, faith-based, and professional organizations as assigned.
Submit all reports, oral and written, in an accurate and timely manner as required by GACS and in accordance with contractual obligations
Structure and oversee volunteer activities related to bilingual services.
Communicate problems and issues within the Sexual Assault Service Center to the Program Director
Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal
Other duties as assigned
Non-essential Duties
Attend staff meetings, all-agency and other meetings as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or a related field and experience in the areas of education, social work, or a related field preferred.
Interest in advocacy and community engagement.
Forty (40) hours of ICASA approved sexual assault training
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Good computer skills
Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guardian Angel Community Services by 2x
Get notified about new Advocate jobs in
Joliet, IL .
Community Connector (South Side Chicago Counties)
Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Registry, 2nd Shift)
Early College Outreach Specialist (Student Success)
Bolingbrook, IL $105,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago
Workers Compensation Claims Analyst Associate
Domestic Violence Specialist (Children Groups)
Chaplain Associate- Advocate Health Chicagoland
Downers Grove, IL $24.85-$37.30 3 days ago
Client Support and Service Coordinator HMJ
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr