VICTIM ADVOCATE (Part time - $25.00 /hour for 20 hours per week – flexible schedule)

Summary
The Victim Advocate (VA) staff will accompany the sexual and domestic violence victims/survivors every step of their journey by providing advocacy services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened and DeafBlind survivors in Massachusetts statewide.

1. Provides direct services such as:
• Medical advocacy – medical care, communication access needs
• Safety planning
• Legal advocacy
- Crisis intervention including RO and court appearances
• Emotional support
- Work to prevent future violence
2. Plan self-goals
3. Finances – bank account, social security, investments, financial literacy trainings
4. Information & Referral
• Referral to third party services as needed i.e. – housing and health insurance
5. Implement data collection procedures to document service delivery and demographic
information about survivors of SV/DV
6. Providing workshops and community trainings
7. Networking with sexual/domestic violence agencies/shelters, community-based agencies and state-wide agencies

Qualifications and other skills:
• BA in human services or other relevant field of study; OR five years of experience in direct care, independent living, case management services, or sexual/domestic violence services
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to advocate for victims/survivors
• Strong Interpersonal skills and genuine interest in improving the quality of SV/DV services for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities a plus
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect confidential data
• Travel is required; Must possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license and have reliable transportation.