Crisis / Community Support Advocate – Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence – San Jose, CA

Next Door Solutions of Domestic Violence is looking for a knowledgeable, objective and supportive individual to join our team working to provide critical intervention and comprehensive services to domestic violence survivors and their children. We are looking for someone who is bilingual in Spanish and has demonstrated the ability to work with culturally and economically diverse individuals and families.

This position is responsible for providing integral gateway services to survivors of domestic violence including extensive safety planning, risk assessment counseling, and warm referrals to survivors through face-to-face and telephone services.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Provision of crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, and risk assessment for survivors through walk-ins and appointments.
Connect & refer survivors to other Next Door Services.
Connect & refer survivors to other community agencies.
Maintain current referral/resource information and guide.
Maintain current client records and documentation.
Maintain up-to-date training on domestic violence and other related topics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in domestic violence field
Bi-lingual – English/Spanish
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability and experience working in crisis planning
Two years of direct service experience

Next Door is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or gender (which includes gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (as defined under California law), veteran status, family care status, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@nextdoor.org.

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