OPEN POSITION-LGBTQ+ Advocate (Gloucester County, NJ)
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LGBTQ Outreach Advocate
The LGBTQ Outreach Advocate is responsible for counseling, advocacy, and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals who have been victims of sexual and domestic violence. This position conducts outreach and awareness education on intimate partner violence, sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Job Qualifications
The LGBTQ+ Outreach Advocate must successfully complete the 40 hour New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate training and the 40 hour Domestic Violence Training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims. Knowledgeable about the diversity of LGBTQ+ identities, cultures and communities, intersectionality, social and other indicators of LGBTQ+ individuals’ mental health and holistic well-being, human development, and identity development. Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience with public speaking, delivering educational trainings and facilitating group activities. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
CFS is an equal opportunity employer–people of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop internal agency capacity to work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+
Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness and to educate the LGBTQ+ community about sexual and domestic violence, and human trafficking
Ensure materials/trainings are inclusive for all genders and sexualities
Provide training, education and outreach to various service providers, community members and those interested in accessing services
Provide LGBTQ+ victims of violence with assistance and support including telephone and in-person crisis intervention, accompaniments to social service, medical and criminal justice-related appointments and proceedings, and advocacy in systems, organizations and relationships. Assist with supportive and/or psycho-educational groups for LGBTQ+ survivors
Provide coverage for 24-hour hotline (SART & DVRT)
Identify and create additional programming and resources appropriate for client needs.
Participate in community collaboration meetings and SERV Coalitions-Prevention, HT, etc.
Develop and advance relationships, partnerships and collaborative projects that facilitate recognition of LGBTQ+ identities in organizations, agencies and other entities providing services
Complete monthly and quarterly statistics and reports.
Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.
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