Alpine Fit PT Is Hiring A Bilingual Advocate

Join Our Team as an Advocate! 🌟

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing vital support and advocacy services. This full-time role offers a dynamic and impactful work environment dedicated to community safety and empowerment.

Position Details

• Type: Full Time / Non-Exempt (36 hours/week)
• Schedule: Flexible hours, adjusted as needed to meet program requirements
• Annual Salary: $40,000

Job Description

The Advocate will deliver mobile support and advocacy for survivors, connecting them with essential community resources to foster safety and independence. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting intake assessments, safety planning, and case management meetings to develop and update survivor goals
• Providing crisis intervention, resource referrals, and emotional support for shelter, housing, legal services, counseling, and more
• Accompanying clients to appointments and legal proceedings such as court appearances
• Providing legal referrals and education about the legal system, including documentation for social service agencies
• Collaborating with community organizations to enhance capacity-building efforts
• Maintaining an up-to-date database of community resources
• Attending agency meetings and being available for on-call services
• Engaging in community education campaigns on mobile advocacy and crisis intervention
• Conducting weekly support groups in the community or onsite
• Providing specialized sexual assault advocacy services per OVAG and OAG-SAPCS grant guidelines, including legal assistance, safety planning, and coordination with law enforcement
• Supporting victim liaisons at police departments and adjusting schedules as needed
• Providing transportation assistance to remove barriers for survivors

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent experience (minimum of 2 years in a related environment if only high school diploma)
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Reliable transportation and the ability to provide accompaniments to hospitals within Southeast Harris County
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to build rapport with diverse populations quickly
• Strong documentation skills for clear and concise record-keeping

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug screening
• Hold a current TX Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record; update annually
• Maintain current auto liability insurance
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs and navigate stairs in emergency shelter settings

Join Us and Be a Force for Change! 💙