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Office of Family Safety

Bilingual Interpersonal Violence Advocate

Office of Family Safety

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Job Summary

This is a non-Civil Service position in the Office of Family Safety, and will provide full advocacy services to FSC clients with emphasis on LEP (limited English proficiency) and will serve as a liaison with law enforcement, the Sheriff’s Office, non-profit organizations, the District Attorney’s Office, Department of Human Services with the State of Tennessee, Legal Aide, and other programs as needed to assist victims of interpersonal violence in achieving safety and resource utilization to be free of violence.

Job Responsibilities

Typical Duties

  • Provide crisis intervention and advocacy services for victims of interpersonal violence (with a focus on target population) including:
    • Safety planning
    • Needs assessments
    • Referral services and connection to resources
    • Risk/Danger Assessment
    • Education
  • Assists victims in completing the ex parte order of protection paperwork, presenting to the Court Commissioner, and understanding the court process and protections of an order of protection
  • Assist with resources for basic needs
  • Prepare high risk case review:  review cases for high risk assessment team.        Gathers needed history and documentation for presentation
  • Assist the Domestic Violence Division of the Metro Nashville Police Department with walk-ins, including safety planning, resource location, order of protection paperwork, court preparation, and explaining court procedures (Civil and Criminal).
  • Make referrals to link clients to a wide range of resources and services (internal partner connections and external partner referrals),
  • Translate for partners as needed and appropriate,
  • Assist with Victims’ Compensation applications

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Ability to work from 10-6:30 shift
  • Experience translating materials
  • Strong administrative skills with Microsoft programs (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and effective intervention strategies.  
  • Experience interpreting for people experiencing trauma
  • Experience in project leadership and/or organizational change facilitation
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to engage in positive collaboration with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Background check 
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

 

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Problem solver, highly efficient, and detail-oriented
  • Minimally two years’ experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault or related issues
  • Experience with data management and analytics, particularly Microsoft Access 
  • Experience working in or with both non-profits and the criminal justice system
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams/collaboratives
  • Experience working under and reporting on grants
  • Social Work or Counseling licensure

Additional Information

Benefits

Full-time, Civil Service positions –
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions –
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions – Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions – contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions – no benefits offered.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/3776444/bilingual-interpersonal-violence-advocate?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
 
Note:  Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640.

Details

  • Date Posted: October 28, 2022
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Government
  • Start Date: 12/01/2022
  • Salary Range: $46,000.00
  • Working Hours: 10am-6:30pm M-F