Under the direction of the Director of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program, the Advocate, will
be responsible to providing culturally specific, trauma informed and survivor centered support to victims
/survivors of DV&SA through intakes, assessments, supported referrals, advocacy, support groups,
follow-ups, and other necessary services.

  • Conduct client intakes and assessment.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support services.
  • Accompany clients to courts or other important appointments.
  • Manage caseload in a timely and effective way.
  • Provide translation and interpretation while assisting clients in navigating systems.
  • Collect and maintain accurate client data to assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and
    semiannual reports.
  • Participate in outreach activities to educate and inform Brazilian, Cape Verdean and Portuguese
    immigrant communities, about domestic violence and sexual assault, and services available.
  • Practice personal safety planning while accompanying clients to public venues.
  • Adhere to regular clinical supervision

Preferred: Experience providing support to survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault, and
performing community outreach, desirable, but training will be provided. Bachelor’s degree with at least
two years of experience in social services. Trauma informed and survivor centered counseling/ direct
client services experience preferred, along with knowledge of the Brazilian, Cape Verdean and
Portuguese communities.

Required: Bilingual/Bicultural in Portuguese/ English/Cape Verdean Creole a plus, strong oral and written communications skills, and ability to work in stressful situations.

Starting annual salary range commensurable with experience: $50.000-$56.000.

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to:
MAPS HR Office
1046 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
E-mail: [email protected]
Affirmative Action/EOE

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