Advocate

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Advocate provides trauma-informed crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, life skills coaching, and peer counseling to shelter and non-shelter survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule for the crisis hotline, including nights and weekends, and responds to in-person crises within 15–30 minutes when required.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Provide individual life skills training and refer clients to group life skills training opportunities.
Coordinate with other CAV programs to provide referrals and case management for shelter and walk-in clients, including appropriate out-of-agency referrals to support clients in achieving safe, permanent housing and personal goals.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Ability to work effectively in crisis situations, including intervention and de-escalation.
Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment and provide support and information to peers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to complete required documentation on time.
Knowledge of or experience with conflict resolution practices.
Experience working with multi-cultural populations.

How to Apply: 

Apply at https://taoscav.org/job-listings complete CAV application and send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Salary Range: 
$21.00–$23.50/ hour
Contact Information
Name: 
HR Department
Agency/Organization: 
Community Against Violence
Address: 
945 Salazar Rd.
City: 
Taos
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87571
Business Phone: 
5757588082
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
taoscav.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
May 7 2026
Date to Remove: 
Jul 3 2026

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