Albany, NY
Case Manager and Outreach Worker
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
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
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
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