Bilingual Advocate
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters · Pasadena, Texas, US
Bilingual Advocate - Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week - Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule, to be adjusted as necessary to meet program ne...
Job description
Bilingual Advocate Description The Bridge is looking for a Bilingual Advocate who provides mobile support and advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence connecting them with community resources to enable survivors to overcome barriers to safety and self-sufficiency. Provide case-management services, conducting intake, safety planning, and conducting case management meeting to develop and update goals. Provide crisis intervention, resource/referral, and support to individuals seeking shelter, housing, legal advocacy, counseling, and other community resources. Provide accompaniment to appointments, legal proceedings such as court as needed, providing legal referrals and providing education information regarding legal system, assisting with documentation of services for referral to other social service agencies that lead to self-sufficiency. Prepare documentation of all services provided in compliance with grant objectives in a timely manner. Collaborate and actively participate in community organizations to develop capacity-building opportunities for the agency. Maintain up to date information about community resources. Attend all agency meetings as required. Be available...