HIRING! Bilingual Peer Advocate
Bilingual Peer Advocate (Spanish/English)
Community United Against Violence (CUAV) is a San Francisco, CA-based organization working to build LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) power to create safety in our lives and communities. CUAV seeks an experienced person to serve as a full-time Bilingual Peer Advocate to support the self-determination of LGBTQI survivors of violence through 1:1 peer advocacy counseling and support groups, provide support with other service provider agencies, and participate in trainings as needed.
STATUS:
● This is a full-time, 40-hrs per week, position.
● This position will be paid an annual salary of $55,000 and receive full benefits.
● Reports to: Co-Executive Director
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Provide advocacy-based counseling to LGBTQI survivors of violence
● Support curriculum development
● Co-facilitate support groups for LGBTQI people surviving violence
● Coordinate healthy meals for participant and member activities.
● Conduct outreach and in-services to recruit new participants
● Conduct workshops and trainings for community partners
● Prepare and distribute educational and outreach materials
● Cultivate and maintain relationships with service providers and ally organizations
● Complete relevant documentation and reporting of program activities
● Attend staff meetings, program team meetings, and relevant trainings
● Demonstrate an ability to practice non-shaming and to sit with feelings in facilitation, counseling, and staff interactions.
● Actively engage in personal and political development to better support organizational mission
● Additional duties, as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bilingual in Spanish and English
● Two or more years of experience in peer counseling, advocacy-based counseling, case management, or support group facilitation
● Committed to open, direct, and non-violent communication
● Knowledge of and experience working with diverse LGBTQ communities, particularly low-income, immigrant, communities of color, and people of various ages
● Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve to meet competing deadlines
● Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekends when necessary
● Deeply committed to providing services from a harm reduction, social justice, and community organizing framework
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Experience with training and facilitation, particularly popular education.
● Experience in social change community engagement work
● Experience working in a multi-racial, multi-gender, intergenerational organization.
● Personal experience with or extensive knowledge of issues affecting Black and Latinx survivors of violence
● Know your way around Google apps, Salesforce database, Apple computers, and Microsoft Office.
TO APPLY:
● Please submit cover letter answering the 3 questions below, resume, and three references to info@cuav.org with “Bilingual Peer Advocate” in the subject line.
Please NO phone inquiries about this position.
● Application accepted until position is filled.
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR COVER LETTER:
1) Tell us about yourself and why you want to work at CUAV. Why do you want to do Wellness work at CUAV?
2) CUAV primarily works in low-income Black and Latinx communities, what is your relationship to these communities in SF and the Bay Area?
3) What is your experience supporting survivors of violence or trauma?
CUAV strives to cultivate a staff team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. People of color, immigrants, and transgender and gender non-conforming people are encouraged to apply.