Advocate

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization with over 30 years’ experience working to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Our organization and staff are recognized locally and nationally as experts in providing survivor-centered services and as thought leaders on the issue of LGBTQ+ partner abuse. We blend our history and commitment to being survivor-led, our analysis of LGBTQ+ partner abuse, and our commitment to being an anti-oppressive organization to create a unique framework that is the foundation of our survivor-centered approach.

We are who we work with, the staff, volunteers, and board of directors of TNLR are members of the very communities the organization serves. We believe that survivors are the experts on their own lives and are therefore committed to centering survivor voices and leadership in all aspects of our work. While we offer services for survivors of partner abuse we also organize and educate about the issue to create the change we believe is possible for our communities.

Location : Massachusetts – this position works between two Boston area offices with some travel across the state. This position has the option to work from home 1 day per week.

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), varied schedule with some evenings and weekends required

Supervised By: Community Services/Housing Pathways Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services for survivors of partner abuse and their children from LGBTQ+, kink and/or polyamorous communities.
• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and information/referrals for survivors of partner abuse (and people in their support systems) through the hotline.
• Provide advocacy, court accompaniment and individual peer support/counseling both via phone and in-person for LGBTQ+, kink, and polyamorous survivors of partner abuse.
• Conduct Safehome Intakes, Transitional Housing Intakes, and Transitional Housing Assessments.
• Support Safehome Program Participants in finding and transitioning from the Network/La Red’s Safehome Program to appropriate longer-term shelter/housing.
• Carry out initial interviews for support groups and facilitate weekly group meetings.
• Assist survivors with Victim Compensation, Address Confidentiality Program, and other resources as needed.
• Provide follow-up contacts with service participants as appropriate.
• Conduct program assessments.
• Co-facilitate Survivor Leadership Series.
• Maintain and contribute to comprehensive resource database.
• Maintain relationships with community groups, organizations, advocates, landlords and other service providers to facilitate advocacy and referrals.
• Attend coalitions, roundtables, etc. as appropriate to increase awareness of The Network/La Red’s direct services.
• Participate in internal meetings, committees, projects, etc. as appropriate.
• Maintain records, statistics, provide reports as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned/needed.

Qualifications, Strengths, and Skills: We hire for life experience. People of color, trans people, survivors of partner abuse especially encouraged to apply. The following qualifications are for an ideal candidate, but we will consider all types of experience and will absolutely consider candidates who don’t meet all qualifications. An ideal candidate will:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have at least 1 year of experience in one or more of the following areas: LGBTQ+ partner abuse work; other partner abuse work; direct services/crisis intervention.
• Have a passion for social justice/social change.
• Have excellent listening and communication skills.
• Be able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including the tension between daily tasks, current projects, and crisis intervention.
• Be energetic and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be bilingual in English and Spanish.