Narika is a non-profit organization in the East Bay area that provides culturally responsive support and services to domestic violence survivors of South Asian descent.
Job Summary : Provide case management and peer counseling to Narika clients. Work closely with the Director of Programs to manage and respond to Narika's Helpline
Essential Functions
- Answer Narika's Helpline and provide peer counseling, resources and safety planning.
- Provide ongoing case management and crisis counseling to Narika clients.
- Encourage cross referrals and communication across Narika direct service programs.
- Develop relationships with peer networks and create networks of referrals and resources for survivors and advocates.
- Support Narika's 40 Hours DVAT trainings.
- Maintain client case records, documentation and relevant records and statistics and provide weekly, monthly and yearly reports to the Director of Programs
- Assist in filing grant reports.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in Narika events.
- Any other responsibility prescribed by the Director of Programs.
Qualifications
Required :
Minimum 1 year of demonstrated work experience in case management, crisis intervention or crisis counseling.Ability to work independently in a direct service setting.Completed California state mandated 40 hour domestic violence advocate training or be willing to complete it within three months of joining.Fluency in a South Asian language.Familiarity with South Asian culture and community.Knowledge of the issues involved in intimate partner violence.Ability to work with diverse people and communities.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google documents.Ability to be flexible and adapt to dynamic situations.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Eligible to work in the U.S.Driver's license and insurance.Preferred :
Background in psychology, counseling, social work.Experience in program coordination.Job Details
Job Type : Full-time
Schedule : 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, some weekend and evening hours as program needs arise.
Location : Fremont, CA
Pay : $28.00 / hr - $28.00 / hr
Benefits : Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits and an opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plans.
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