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JOB DESCRIPTION u2013 ADVOCATE II

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advocate II is part of a team of staff members that works on a day to day basis to implement Manaviu2019s goal of empowering victimized South Asian women. This position has primary responsibilities of advocating for women by centralizing their needs in practice. Furthermore, s/he ensures the smooth overall functioning of other aspects of the organization. Advocate II participates in the Advocacy Collective and adheres to the requirements of the group. S/he reports to the Collective as well as the Board of Directors.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Manavi, Inc. is a nonprofit community based organization that follows a Cooperative model of governance. The goal of Manavi is to empower women who trace their heritage to South Asia. To this purpose, Manavi believes violence is a barrier and an important factor in the disempowerment of women. Manavi considers violence against women to be more extensive than just domestic violence and sexual assault. Thus, Manavi believes that attitudes, conditions, and behaviors that perpetuate womenu2019s subordination in society constitute violence against them and works to eliminate violence in the lives of South Asian women and their children. Manaviu2019s work has local, statewide, national, and international focus and a clear and cooperative agenda for social change.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must have 20 hours of domestic violence and 40 hours sexual assault training as required by the state of New Jersey. In addition, s/he must have 20 hours of training in South Asian cultural issues provided by Manavi. These trainings may be obtained after joining work at oneu2019s own time, but must be completed within six (6) months of starting work. The candidate must be organized, interested in working with individuals and communities, and a self motivated worker. The ideal candidate would also have knowledge of violence against women and interest in social justice work. Demonstrable writing, organizing, and computer skills as well as public speaking experience are added qualifications. S/he must have flexibility in work hours including a few evening and weekend hours. Some out-of-state travel and training work may be involved. Proficiency in at least one South Asian language is a must.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Provide advocacy to survivors of violence including information and resource referrals, interpretation, and court as well as medical accompaniment

* Assist survivors of violence to build financial independence including but not limited to resume writing, job searching, developing interviewing techniques and other marketable skills

* Liaise and partner with existing resources including government programs, job centers, community based and other organizations. Build, enhance, and maintain advocacy resources

* Coordinate meetings and provide trainings for volunteers and organizations on an as needed basis.

* Work closely with Manavi staff

* Provide project reports, budgets, and service statistics as needed

* Share in administrative duties, such as filing and record keeping

* Help coordinate and participate in organizational events such as annual dinner and Aarohan,national conference

* Perform additional duties as required

If you have any question, please contact:

[email protected]

MANAVI

P.O. Box 3103, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-3103

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