Bangla Speaking Anti-Violence Program Advocate at Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Inc. – Brooklyn, New York

Bangla Speaking Anti-Violence Program Advocate

Organization Overview

Sakhi for South Asian Survivors (Sakhi) exists to represent the South Asian diaspora in a survivor-led movement for gender-justice and to honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence. Sakhi is committed to serving survivors through a combination of efforts including—but not limited to—direct services, advocacy and organizing, technical assistance, and community outreach.

Sakhi serves survivors from the South Asian diaspora who trace their backgrounds to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Africa. Members of our community come from diverse backgrounds including age range, religion, ethnic origin, economic and educational background, language spoken, and immigration status. We work to represent, inform, actively engage, and mobilize the South Asian community in an intersectional, intergenerational survivor-led movement for gender justice.

At Sakhi we offer a unique work environment that is collaborative, fun, and committed to social justice. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, persons of color and bilingual/bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. At Sakhi, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Sakhi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We consider ourselves a supportive place to work that centers work-life balance. All full-time team members have full health benefits, unlimited PTO, and access to weekly clinical supervision.

This is a full-time role that requires flexibility with schedule. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

About the role:

Sakhi is looking for a full-time Anti-Violence Program Advocate to join our team. The Advocate will provide trauma-informed, survivor centered advocacy, intervention and support to survivors of domestic violence. The Anti-Violence Program Advocate works collaboratively with the Direct Services team to ensure services are being delivered timely and effectively.

This is a full-time, salaried role that requires flexibility with schedule. Some evenings and weekends will be required. This position reports to the Manager of the Anti-Violence Program.

Position Responsibilities

Case Management & Advocacy

• Support Helpline team and provide crisis response, case management and safety planning through the Sakhi’s helpline, which responds to survivors of gender based violence

• Provide survivors with information on rights, resources, and services available

• Accompany and provide advocacy for survivors of gender based violence in courts, welfare offices, hospitals, police precincts, etc. as per need

• Assist survivors in completing reports & applications, gather information, translate documents, etc.

• Develop, coordinate and facilitate weekly and monthly support group meetings, legal clinics, focus groups, etc.

• Offer responsive referrals to survivors of violence, community members and partners

• Participate in Sakhi's quarterly volunteer training and orientations as needed

• Work closely with the Direct Services team to ensure holistic provision of services for survivors

• Assist other Sakhi team members with cross-organizational efforts

Program Documentation and Development

• Ensure consistent and accurate reporting and documentation of all direct services for survivors in Salesforce

• Coordinate volunteers for DS program activities

• Ensure routine and comprehensive program evaluation

• Develop ongoing referral relationships within the health, legal, social service systems, and partner organizations

• Present and train regarding Sakhi's work as appropriate, including conducting trainings pertaining to Cultural Competency to different constituents

• Advocate for equal access for Sakhi’s clients to various public services including health, governmental, judicial

• Attends and participates in interagency meetings, trainings and workshops pertinent to advocacy services provided at Sakhi

• Pursues additional education (in-services, seminars, self study programs) to advance skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, BSW/MSW preferred plus a minimum two years of case management in gender based violence advocacy

• Fluency in Bangla required

• U.S. Work authorization required

• Experience with community-based work and ability to engage with diverse communities and audiences

• Strong interpersonal, writing, and organization skills

• Ability to work well across teams

• Acute attention to detail with ability to multitask, prioritize, and act decisively

• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, G-Suite

This is a full-time role (35 hours a week) that requires flexibility with schedule. Sakhi’s office hours are Monday - Friday, 10am-6pm and offices are closed the last week of August and the last week of December. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Salary Range: $60k-$65k commensurate with experience. Sakhi offers health and dental benefits, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave and all full-time team members have access to a mental health clinician.

Application Information

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Ideal candidates will be available to start as soon as possible. Please complete the application via Sakhi’s Career Center, available on our website. You must submit a resume and cover letter with your application to be considered. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.