Victim Advocate

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

Conduct advocacy activities, provide case management support services to immigrant victims of crime, network with community partners, agencies & law enforcement to enhance victims’ access to services
Assist with intake to help clients identify service priorities & needs, safety planning and identification of service options, and scheduling follow-up contact and suitable referral
Assist victims in gathering documentation, interpretation/translation services, advocacy and their immigration case

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Network and maintain collaborative relationships with community victim service providers, First Responders and other community service providers to reduce barriers that might impede victim’s access to meaningful services
Facilitate communication between victim and police department/prosecutor’s office regarding victim’s questions or concerns to maximize the victim’s safety and level of comfort in participating in the criminal process
Assist with supervising and delegating tasks to volunteers and interns

Other Information/Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish & English in oral & verbal communications
Strengths-based approach to services
Clear understanding of confidentiality, strong sense of professionalism
Valid driver’s license
Background check clearance (arranged/paid for by NMILC)
Working knowledge of area social services agencies & services
Experience working with at-risk immigrant populations preferred
Experience working with domestic violence/sexual assault survivors preferred

How to Apply: 

For more information, visit http://nmilc.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities/
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Contact Information
Name: 
Adriel Orozco
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
(202) 247-1023
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 25 2018
Date to Remove: 
Oct 23 2018

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