Bilingual Advocate
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Are you looking to build a career in social work, counseling, or a related field? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you
to help survivors of domestic and sexual abuse to thrive.
To apply, please submit your resume and a letter explaining your related job experience and interest in the position to admin@responsehelps.org. If you have further questions you can call our office at (970) 920-5357.
Position: Full-time Bilingual Advocate
Salary Range: $63,000-$73,000 Depending on Experience
Benefits
• Individual Health Insurance
• Wellness Stipend
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan
Possible subsidized housing
About Response
Response is a nonprofit organization serving survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, stalking and
human trafficking that live and/or work in the upper Roaring Fork Valley. We provide essential
services to survivors and educate the community about our mission. Our comprehensive services
include individualized advocacy, emergency financial and housing assistance, court and medical
accompaniment, therapy and support groups, and a 24/7 crisis helpline.
We are currently located in Aspen but will be moving to our new Basalt facility, complete with a
seven room shelter, in January. There is an employee housing unit at the facility that may be
available for this position starting in mid-January.
The Role
As Response’s Bilingual Advocate, you will play a crucial role in supporting survivors through a
range of services, including:
• Providing direct assistance and case management to survivors.
• Collaborating with clients to identify their needs, set achievable goals, and develop
personalized service plans.
• Advocating on behalf of clients within the criminal and civil justice systems.
• Coordinating referrals to community service providers to help survivors achieve their
service plan goals.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation to meet compliance requirements.
• Working closely with other Response staff and community partners to ensure
comprehensive service coordination.
• Participate in community and partner meetings for Response.
• Conduct community education, awareness and outreach about Response services and
issues in the Latinx community.
• Assist with providing prevention education programming in local middle and high schools
• Take periodic overnight shifts on the 24-hour crisis helpline as needed to support the team.
Qualifications For Success
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• A degree in social work, counseling, or a related field OR relevant professional experience.
• Strong crisis intervention skills and the ability to provide immediate support to survivors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other database software.
• Commitment to completing 30-hour advocacy training prior to starting work and to taking
future trainings as requested.
• Appropriate documentation to work in the United States, clean background check.
Skills And Attributes We Value
• A desire to help people experiencing gender based violence.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain patient, calm, and responsive in high-pressure situations.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Non-judgmental and able to work with many types of people and situations.
• Empathy and compassion, balanced with the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
If you’re ready to make a positive impact and start building a rewarding career helping survivors of
domestic violence, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you and possibly welcoming you to our team!