Case Manager and Outreach Worker

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Albany, NY

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Job Summary

In Our Own.​ Voices

Location Albany, NY 12210

Job Type Full Time Employee

Case Manager and Outreach Worker

About the Job

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Organization Mission

In Our Own Voices (IOOV) is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of color (LGBT POC) organization whose purpose is to “develop the leadership of LGBT POC; strengthen the voices of LGBT POC in order to effectively communicate our perspectives within the larger community; strengthen our capacity as LGBT POC to combat oppression and marginalization.​” In Our Own Voices is a comprehensive LGBT POC organization in upstate New York and one of a handful in the United States.​

Title                                        LGBT Lead Advocate
Compensation                        $33,000 – $37,500 plus benefits
Location                                  In Our Own Voices, Albany, NY
Job Type                                 Full time, exempt

Job Summary:

The LGBT Lead Advocate will be the first point of contact for all IOOV clients.​ The Advocate will conduct all organizational intakes and will determine client eligibility for IOOV Programs and Services.​
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree in, Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, preferred LMSW,
  • Paid Case Management experience
  • Paid experience working on issues of domestic violence, sexual assault or related concerns preferred.​
  • Commitment to lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual people of color community issues and interests.​
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in the social services and courts system field required
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically about fulfilling program objectives
  • Excellent time management skills

 The LGBT Lead Advocate will also work to further implement the organization’s anti-violence programs.​ Specifically, the person chosen will:

  • Provide advocacy and support to LGBT individuals by providing emergency assistance, information & referrals;
  • in person/​telephone counseling;
  • accompaniment to legal/​health and human service appointments, criminal justice support, assistance with completing crime victims compensation claim applications, follow up and other case management related tasks.​;
  • Provide support and consultation to community-based advocates;
  • Case conferencing for specific clients; and
  • other duties as assigned

Who We Seek:

The person in this role will work with other staff as we strive to build both a healthier LGBT POC community and stronger relationships among LGBT POC and non-LGBT people of color.​ Skills at community organizing and the ability to speak Spanish would be considered strong positives.​ Candidates also should possess strong organizational, written and oral skills.​

To Apply:
Send Cover letter, resume, and two writing samples, to Tandra R.​ La Grone, Executive Director, In Our Own Voices, 245 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 or email to tlagrone@​inourownvoices.​org.​ (MUST have a car)Only candidates who have submitted a resume and writing samples will be reviewed.​  NO Drop Offs or Phone Calls


Outreach Worker

The position of Outreach Worker will be responsible for providing culturally-competent outreach and education to LGBT and/​or people of color communities.​

Minimum requirements:

  • Associate’s degree (or equivalent in experience); Bachelor’s preferred
  • Minimum of one year working in the HIV Field.​
  • Minimum of one year human services experience; outreach, education, or case management experience.​
  • Bilingual (Spanish) plus.​
  • Comfort in providing education or outreach in public venues (i.​e.​ bars, local colleges, beauty salons, barber shops).​
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the target populations.​
  • Must have ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.​
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.​
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; excellent organizational skills; attention to detail.​
  • Must have Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and independent means of transportation.​

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their experience as it relates to their HIV field, outreach experience and/​or experience with the target population and two writing samples. ​  Submit all requirements to: Tandra R.​ La Grone, Executive Director, In Our Own Voices, 245 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 or email to tlagrone@​inourownvoices.​org
www.​inourownvoices.​org

 

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