Position Summary: Individual is responsible for providing direct advocacy to survivors of hate/bias violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the LGBTQI community through phone and in-person advocacy and support, case linkage to resources in Colorado. Individual is also responsible for treating survivors of crime with dignity and respect, assist them through the criminal justice system and legal system, give referrals for community resources and listen to the survivor’s needs and concerns.
Essential Job Functions:
Responds to contact from survivors to assess needs, provides direct services, conducts safety planning, makes linkages to other services, and directs to appropriate individual;
Provides linkage to services to consumers for local and statewide resources;
Conduct liaison work with law enforcement, emergency shelter facility staff, criminal justice system, medical staff and social service agencies concerning victim services as needed;
Assist with staffing the SOL hotline;
Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals to LGBTQI victims as needed;
Maintain documentation for program and fiscal reports as required by supervisor;
Engage in community outreach, education, and develop relationships with traditional mainstream programs in their area;
Hours and Job Locations: This is a 20 hours/week, including some evening and weekends, position in Denver, CO.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@solcolorado.org. Application deadline is January 27, 2017, with position starting soon after. No phone calls please. Youth, people of color, transgender and gender non-conforming people, bilingual/multilingual, people with disabilities, and low-income people are encouraged to apply.
