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Bilingual Mobile Advocate

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Leesburg, VA, United States
Full-time

LAWS, Loudoun County's designated domestic violence and sexual assault center, is actively seeking a Bilingual Mobile Advocate to join the Shelter and Housing Services Team in providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Areas of Responsibility: 

This position is responsible for assessing client needs, providing advocacy and case management services, and referring housing program clients to appropriate resources within the agency and community.  Additionally, this position will accompany and transport clients to appointments and court hearings as necessary.   

As a member of the LAWS and Shelter/Housing Services team, this position will also provide support to on-call staff, enter client data on a daily basis, maintain client records, participate in Loudoun Continuum of Care meetings, assist in oversight of shelter facility maintenance, and provide hotline coverage, to include crisis counseling, support, and referrals.

Educational Background: 
Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred
Skills/Experience: 

Successful candidates will be flexible to meet with clients when they (the clients) are available which will include nights and/or weekends as needed. Candidates also must be bilingual in Spanish and English.   At least one year of experience is required.  Additionally, a clear criminal, sexual predator, motor vehicle, and CPS background check is required.

Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary from:  $47,000 to $52,000

 

How to Apply: 

Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and include the position title in the subject line.

Organization Info

LAWS

Overview
Headquarters: 
Leesburg, VA, USA
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
1984
About Us
Mission: 

To provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse with safety, hope and empowerment services to live as survivors free from the effects of violence.

Programs: 

In 1984, the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) was founded by three Loudoun County women with only $3,000 in donations. The organization was incorporated under the name Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Inc. and began doing business as Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter and in 1985, the founders opened the shelter itself; the only place in Loudoun County where women and children fleeing domestic violence could find refuge.

Since then, LAWS has expanded to provide a full array of comprehensive services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. Besides providing emergency shelter, LAWS also delivers assistance to victims at our Community Services Center where we provide counseling, legal services, support groups, advocacy, and community outreach. LAWS also operates a thrift store in downtown Leesburg called The Resourceful Woman and runs the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center. The Center is a public/private partnership among Loudoun County agencies and organizations dedicated to child victims of abuse and/or neglect.

On average, we provide direct services to over 1,000 adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence each year. LAWS has a staff of approximately 30 employees and 75 volunteers and our Board of Directors represents a diverse group of community leaders who provide governance and oversight to the organization .

At LAWS we seek to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence so that they may live lives free from fear, anxiety, and danger. All of our services are confidential and free of charge

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 12 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
LAWS
industry: 
Nonprofit