Diversity Services Coordinator (Leadville)

Diversity Services Coordinator (Leadville)

19 Jan 2024
Colorado, High rockies 00000 High rockies USA

Diversity Services Coordinator (Leadville)

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The Diversity Services Coordinator is a direct service and outreach position. The Diversity Services

Coordinator develops and strengthens culturally engaging outreach for Latino survivors, youth survivors

and survivors identifying as LGBTQI. In addition, the s/he provides support, advocacy, options and

referrals to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other violent crimes. The Diversity

Services Coordinator is responsible for covering the agency 24-hour crisis line on a rotating basis and is

supervised by the Advocacy Manager. This position requires a commitment to assisting victims, the

ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries, strong communication skills, and the

acceptance of social and cultural diversity.

Direct Client Services

● Provide crisis intervention, follow-up, support, advocacy, information and referrals to victims

both in-person and over the phone (through the 24-hour crisis hotline).

● Cover the 24-hour crisis line on a rotating basis and respond on-scene to provide emergency

services to victims of crime.

● Conduct check-ins with clients and provide necessary follow-up advocacy.

● Assess victim safety and assist with safety planning including the arrangement of shelter,

hotel/motel accommodations or other housing options as needed.

● Provide advocacy on behalf of clients working with community-based systems such as law

enforcement, courts, social services, mental health providers, substance abuse services, etc.

● Accompany clients to appointments and meetings to secure financial assistance, explore

long-term housing options, arrange for childcare and obtain legal assistance.

● Provide legal advocacy including assistance with protection orders, victim's compensation,

divorce filings, child support and criminal/civil court support.

● Identify resources within the community and maintain good working relationships with

community programs offering assistance to clients.

● Immediately report suspected child abuse and neglect to the Advocacy Manager.

● Collaborate with Housing Advocate and Housing Coordinator when a Latina survivor, youth

survivor or survivor identifying as LGBTQI is housing insecure.

● Provide assistance with other direct services components of programming as needed.

Indirect Client Services

● Maintain client records. Compile client data and information and complete program reports.

● Develop and maintain good working relationships with key local and statewide contacts.

● Maintain professional and effective working relationships with other organizations, community

leaders, and ALC's board, staff, and volunteers.

● Foster an inclusive safehouse and office environment in which all clients are treated equally,

regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender

expression, gender identity or religion.

● Perform other related duties as assigned.

Outreach Services

● Recruit Promotoras from local Latino communities.

● Coach Promotoras throughout the program by meeting individually bi-weekly.

● Develop a strong group dynamic by meeting in a group weekly or bi-weekly.

● Provide intervention services and educational curriculum that is culturally and linguistically

relevant around domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and stalking to the

Latino community in Lake County.

● Provide specialized intervention services and educational curriculum for Lake County's LGBTQI

community and youth population.

Minimum Requirements:

● Understanding of issues facing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent

crimes

● Commitment to providing client-centered, empowerment-based services to victims of crime

● Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) and bi-cultural (Hispanic culture) required

● High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D.)

● Able to pass background check

● Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, proof of insurance and clean driving record

● Applicant must be able to respond to Lake County within 45 minutes of dispatch to fulfill on-call

responsibilities

Desired Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college

● 1-3 years experience working with at-risk clients and related programs

Some evening, weekend, and overnight work will be involved

Full-time, benefited, non-exempt professional position

This job description is subject to periodic review by the Board of Directors

ALC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jenny@advocatesoflakecounty.org by January 11,

2018.

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