Domestic Violence Counselor & Advocate – Bilingual Spanish

About Hope’s Door
Hope’s Door is dedicated to ending domestic violence and empowering victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing. Our mission encompasses:

·       Crisis Response: 24/7/365 hotline and emergency shelter for immediate safety.

·       Support Services: Counseling, advocacy, and legal services for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

·       Education & Training: Domestic violence education in schools and community centers across Westchester County.

·       Free Services: All services are provided at no cost to victims and survivors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Support for Survivors: Offer trauma-informed services such as counseling, support groups, case management, information and referral services, safety planning, and danger assessments.

• System Advocacy: Advocate across diverse systems, including legal, courts, law enforcement, criminal justice, social services, housing, medical, educational, and employment sectors.

• Hotline Support: Assist with hotline response to provide immediate support and guidance.

• Collaborative Work: Collaborate effectively across departments to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Reporting & Evaluation: Collaborate effectively across departments to ensure comprehensive service delivery.

• Community & Organizational Involvement: Participate in agency-wide and community events to support organizational goals.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing education and training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

·       Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

·       Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·       Language Skills: Effective communication in both English and Spanish (oral and written).

·       Personal Qualities: Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities, flexible, team player.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $25 - $27 per hour

Flexible Benefits with Health Plan Options

Value of $1025 on the 1^st of the following month from start date - Opt Out Cash Benefit
Life Insurance - Short and Long-term Disability

401K Participation Eligibility on 1^st of following month

PTO: 25 days    Sick: 12 days    Holidays: 10 days