“Building strong, healthy, self-sufficient families since 1992”
Website: www.fscss.org
201 Capitol Way N. - Downtown Olympia - Corner of State and Capitol Way
PO Box 784, Olympia, WA 98507-0784 Phone: (360) 754-9297 Fax: (360) 528-2004
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Community Based Advocate
COMPENSATION: $16-$18 per hour DOQ. Full Benefits Package
REPORTS TO: Family Justice Center Program Coordinator
HOURS: Full time 40 hours per week, M-F, 8:30-5 Mon-Fri
The Family Support Center of South Sound is seeking to fill the position of Bilingual Community Based
Advocate for the Thurston County Family Justice Center (TCFJC) program. The TCFJC is a multiagency, multi-disciplinary resource center designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and colocated services to individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault,
stalking, and/or human trafficking. Under leadership of the four main partners; Thurston County
Sheriff’s Office, Thurston County Clerk’s Office, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s office and
the Family Support Center of South Sound, the TCFJC program co-locates non-profit and government
agencies in an effort to develop strong, collaborative relationships which support improved outcomes for
survivors and their children.
The Bilingual Community Based Advocate will provide confidential advocacy and support to survivors
of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence. This position will support survivors
in accessing comprehensive, coordinated resources in one location including but not limited to mobile
and site based advocacy to deliver safety planning, shelter/housing, transportation, outreach, childcare,
resource & referral, legal advocacy, interpretation/translation, and other services onsite and from partner
agencies, including assisting survivors with Protection Orders. This position will focus on providing
specialized services to military service members, veterans, and dependents, as well as Spanish speaking
survivors. .
Primary Responsibilities:
 Complete needs assessments and intake paperwork with survivors of domestic violence, sexual
assault, dating violence, and stalking
 Provide immediate crisis intervention and safety planning to support survivors in increasing their
personal safety and ensure the survivors and their family members immediate basic needs are
met.
 Educate survivors on the resources, services, programs, and benefits that are available to them,
and assist in enrolling/connecting clients to the appropriate services/programs.
 Directly support military affiliated survivors in navigating civilian and military services,
programs, and resources.
 Facilitate survivor’s usage of the domestic violence protection order kiosk. Ensure documents
are filed and received by the Thurston County Clerk’s office by the deadlines for submission.
 Attend court hearings alongside survivors to provide emotional support, information, and legal
advocacy as needed.
 Provide ongoing support, advocacy, and resources to assist survivors in obtaining long term selfsufficiency and housing
 Assist survivors in the development of employment skills, financial literacy, increased
confidence, and other life skills through one on one meetings, and/or group workshops
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Schelli Slaughter OFFICERS: Sara Holt-Knox, Chair • Christopher Lanese, Vice Chair • Jane Field, Secretary • Christian Skillings, Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS: Neil McClanahan • Brian Martin • Tammy Ramsey • Michelle Harvey • Elizabeth Petrich
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
 Washington State Driver’s License and fully insurable driving record
 Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Certification
 Infant, child, & adult CPR/First Aid/HIV/AIDS/Blood Borne Pathogens Training
The successful applicant will at minimum hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a social
service or related field and have two or more years of experience working directly with survivors of
domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or human trafficking. They must possess a strong sense
of accountability, commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and strict confidentiality.
Successful applicant will demonstrate cultural competency skills and an ability to communicate
effectively and professionally in both Spanish and English. Successful applicant must have an insured
personal vehicle and be willing to travel locally and regionally as well as attend national trainings as
required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the Family Justice Center movement and a strong
commitment to promoting its core values and principals. Preference will be given to applicants who
have specific experience and knowledge of local systems and resources related to serving clients who
are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, staking and human trafficking and those who have
specialty experience serving military veterans/dependents, tribal services and other culturally diverse
and/or special need populations. Ideal candidate will be confident in utilizing comprehensive client
service data base systems such as Apricot, Efforts to Outcomes, or the like. Successful applicant will
possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Questions regarding this posting can be submitted to Patty Gregory at pattyG@fscss.org. No phone calls
please. Application packet including resume, cover letter, and three professional references can be
submitted to the above email address (preferred method), mailed to ATTN: Patty Gregory P.O. Box 784,
Olympia WA 98507-0784 or dropped off in person to 201 Capitol Way N, Olympia WA 98501