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Casa Myrna · 3 days ago

Bilingual Spanish Residential Program Advocate

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26/hr - $27.47/hr

2+ years exp

Casa Myrna is dedicated to ending domestic violence and promoting social justice. They are seeking a Bilingual Spanish Residential Program Advocate to create a safe and welcoming environment for participants impacted by domestic violence, providing trauma-informed advocacy and support. The role involves collaboration within the residential program and with other departments to ensure comprehensive support for participants.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Collaboratively support participants in developing and implementing individualized Service Plans that prioritize their safety, autonomy, and long-term well-being

Facilitate one-on-one advocacy meetings and case reviews, ensuring a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach in all interactions

Coordinate participant activities, events, and appointments with sensitivity to their needs. This may include accompanying participants to outside appointments with the direction of Residential Program Manager

Empower parent survivors by offering support in developing healthy parenting strategies, always honoring their inherent strengths and capacities

Uphold Casa Myrna’s values, mission, and policies, ensuring trauma-informed, participant-centered operations of the residential department

Prepare safe, clean, and welcoming living spaces for new participants, ensuring rooms and shared areas promote dignity and a sense of belonging

Support participants to feel empowered to adhere to program guidelines and community living expectations to create a better environment for themselves and others

Create a harmonious and trauma-sensitive environment that supports healing, resilience, and empowerment for all participants

Conduct regular safety and maintenance checks with respect for participants’ privacy and comfort, promoting a secure and stable living environment

Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of common spaces shared with colleagues

Conduct participant screenings, intakes, assessments, and referrals in a compassionate, trauma-informed manner, maintaining professionalism and respect for each individual's unique experiences

Maintain accurate and confidential paper and electronic records that uphold trauma-informed practices in all documentation

Foster a sense of trust and safety within the program by actively engaging in reflective supervision and team collaboration

Participate in ongoing professional development, supervision, and training to stay grounded in trauma-informed care principles and enhance skills that support participant healing. Completing yearly training and outreach goals as established by Casa Myrna

Commit to assigned work schedules, ensuring consistency and reliability for participants, in line with the 24-hour staffing policy. Adhere to guidelines and policies of the residential program and Agency

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor, with a focus on fostering empowerment and safety

Qualification

Trauma-informed careAdvocacy experienceCrisis managementFluency in SpanishCounseling experienceCommunity resource familiarityNon-judgmental communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Committed to Casa Myrna's values and mission of ending domestic and dating violence and commercial exploitation and promoting social justice and social change

Demonstrated experience working with survivors of domestic/dating violence, trauma and abuse, and with marginalized communities, particularly communities of color

Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience working in counseling or advocacy work, preferably in a residential program

Familiarity with Boston-area community agencies and resources, particularly those serving youth, homeless and/or low-income populations

Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, non-judgmental communication techniques when responding to survivors that illustrates sensitivity to their experiences and needs

Ability to work and advocate in a collaborative style with diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic groups, as well as diversity based on ability/disability, sexual orientation and religion

Ability to prioritize and coordinate work at multiple sites; ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent interpersonal, communication, crisis management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Promote an atmosphere of respect and cooperation; maintain confidentiality regarding program participants

Ability to travel throughout Boston required, access to reliable transportation

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends as needed

Ability to lift 25 pounds; and physically able to navigate several flights of stairs independently at least every hour

Must be physically able to move around, clean rooms, offices, common spaces, demonstrate cleaning to others, organize, pack and store supplies and food donations

License/Certification – Must be CPR/SFA, Certified within 30 days of hire

Must complete 35-hour domestic violence training within 90 days of hire

Fluency in Spanish required

Preferred

Strong preference for candidates who identify as a member of a marginalized community as Casa Myrna works to be an inclusive and equitable organization