Bilingual Advocate (FT)

• Full Time, Non-exempt.
• Workplace: Field/Office.

• Provide crisis intervention, crisis counseling, advocacy and accompaniment.
• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and Child Family Team (CFT) meetings for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC), as needed.
• Collaborate with Advocate Team Manager and Social Workers to complete RTS action items resulting from MDT meetings.
• Provide PREA follow-ups for incarcerated people (youth & adult).
• Ensure timely reporting to Advocate Team Manager.
• Answer crisis line calls and meet with walk-in clients during business hours, as needed.*
• Maintain a caseload of youth who are at risk of or have substantiated CSE.
• Attend weekly team meetings.*
• Maintain a positive, professional working relationship with volunteers, clients, the general public, agency staff and community partners at all times.
• Perform administrative and operational tasks such as copying, stocking informational packets, and sharing office coverage (e.g. answering phones).
• Adhere to all RTS personnel policies and protocols.
• Perform other agency responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent career experience required.
• Native level of fluency in Spanish.
• 1 year of experience providing crisis intervention.
• Passion for working with and empowering youth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to listen, clarify, validate, and respectfully challenge.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent writing skills.
• A creative thinker who is able to translate RTS’ mission, vision, and values to a wide array of audiences.
• Self-motivated and a team player; ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Must bring an eager and open-minded attitude, including the ability to problem solve as needed.
• Must be comfortable working in a small team in a remote working environment.
• Interest in and commitment to developing or expanding trauma-focused counseling and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours to finish projects on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Google Drive and other commonly used applications.
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation.
• Must have the ability to establish rapport with diverse groups and individuals.
• Familiarity with San Mateo County and community resources.

• $27.00 - $29.00 hourly rate, DOE.
• Benefits package includes 20 days of PTO accrued/year, retirement plan, healthcare, vision and dental.
• RTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Rape Trauma Services (RTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 to address the unmet need in San Mateo County for comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and other forms of abuse. The mission of RTS is to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Informed by our understanding of traumatic experiences and cycles of violence, we facilitate healing and the prevention of violence through the provision of counseling, advocacy, and education. RTS promotes and adopts policies, practices, and social values rooted in fairness, equity, and inclusiveness. We make our services accessible to all residents by minimizing economic and cultural barriers to participation. Services are free and delivered with linguistic and cultural competence. The major service components of RTS include the following: • 24-hour confidential crisis line • Crisis, Short-term, and Long-term Counseling • Individual and Group Counseling • Advocacy & Accompaniment • Prevention Education, Community Outreach and Professional Training