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Client Advocate
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Job Classification: Full Time / Non-Exempt
Reports to: Advocacy Manager
Daya empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through culturally specific, traumainformed services and educates the community to help end the cycle of abuse.
Core Job Description: The Client Advocate supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, and culturally responsive case management services. Using trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches, the Client Advocate partners with clients to identify needs, navigate systems and access resources.
Client Advocates assist survivors with needs related to legal systems, housing, employment, childcare/parenting, healthcare, public benefits, and other social services. Services are provided through a culturally specific lens that recognizes the impact of language, culture, status, and systemic barriers on survivors’ experiences.
This role regularly involves supporting survivors navigating crisis situations, trauma-related emotional distress, mental health concerns, elevated safety risks, and other complex barriers impacting survivor safety and stability. The position requires strong emotional resilience, professionalism, sound judgment, appropriate boundaries, and consistent use of trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices.
DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES:
• Answer helpline calls, complete intake and assess needs for appropriate intervention and referrals
• Initially and on an ongoing basis, assess safety risks and urgent needs, provide crisis intervention and emotional support, and respond appropriately to survivors experiencing trauma-related mental health and safety concerns
• Provide compassionate and ongoing emotional support to survivors
• Provide appropriate referrals and assess eligibility for internal programs for legal, housing, employment, public assistance, and other case management needs
• Accompany clients to appointments as needed for safety and support
• Provide frequent and timely follow up to ensure clients are supported
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive client information in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws
ADMINISTRATION & TEAMWORK:
• Track calls, maintain accurate client records, and complete timely, thorough, and compliant documentation of services provided
• Build and maintain a network of mainstream and South Asian professional resources
• Accurately complete administrative duties
• Undergo professional development to ensure best practices
• Promote atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish all Daya initiatives with colleagues, community partners, and volunteers
• Contribute to staff meetings to collaboratively address challenges and develop creative and culturally responsive approaches
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field strongly preferred
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault within a nonprofit or community-based setting strongly preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in English and a South Asian language (Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Farsi, Dari), with experience working in South Asian communities, strongly preferred. Nonjudgmental and respectful approach toward diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and lived experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in emotionally intensive, high-stress environments while supporting survivors experiencing trauma, crisis situations, emotional distress, mental health concerns, elevated safety risks, and other complex barriers, while maintaining professional boundaries, sound judgment, and trauma-informed practices
• Strong interpersonal, active listening, and trauma-informed communication skills
• Commitment to Daya’s mission, values, and survivor-centered approach
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, documentation, follow-up, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Resourceful and proactive in researching referrals, resources, and client support options
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, online systems, and client database/documentation software
• Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and clear written and verbal communication skills
• During the first ninety (90) days, this position will be fully in-office. Following the probationary period, limited hybrid flexibility may be considered based on organizational, programmatic, and supervisory needs.
COMPENSATION:
• Salary – $50,000 annually
• Daya offers a generous benefits package including paid federal and floating holidays, time off,
sick/personal days, retirement plan and medical insurance.
TO APPLY:
Complete the Daya Employment Application online.
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Director of Client Services
Job Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Managing Director of Services, Grants, & Compliance
Supervises: Advocacy Manager and Counselor(s)
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Daya empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with a culturally specific expertise and educates the community to end the cycle of abuse.
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Summary:
The Director of Client Services will lead the client services team in providing professional counseling and comprehensive case management to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This position will oversee counseling and advocacy services, ensuring all services are timely, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered. The Director will supervise onboarding and ongoing training of client services staff, ensure equitable caseload distribution, and provide strategic input on program development and resource allocation. They will assign clients, lead team meetings, present case trends and outcomes to stakeholders, and manage partnerships with collaborating organizations. The Director will review and approve client financial assistance, ensuring compliance with eligibility, documentation, and funding guidelines. As a licensed practitioner, this role will provide domestic violence counseling. This position plays a critical leadership role in maintaining service quality, supporting staff development, and advancing Daya’s mission.
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CLIENT SERVICES TEAM LEADERSHIP:
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Provide guidance and supervision to the client services team to ensure that ethical, evidence-based, and trauma-informed best practices are followed and high-quality services are delivered
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Ensure full coverage of the helpline from 9am to 5pm
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Ensure adherence to established procedures for client financial assistance requests; provide full financial oversight of the client services budget, including review and approval of expenditures; and track and projects expenditures, in coordination with the Advocacy Manager
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Ensure proper processes are followed with regard to confidentiality and record keeping
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Train, onboard, and supervise client services staff
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Lead client services team meetings and present data at Board meetings when needed
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Promote a supportive, sustainable team environment
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Evaluate team performance, providing feedback and opportunities for growth
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Address staff and client concerns in accordance with policy
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DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES:
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Provide case management, crisis management and counseling
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Answer helpline calls, complete intakes, and assess needs for appropriate intervention and referrals
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Assess lethality, provide crisis management, and conduct safety planning
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Assist clients in meeting needs related to housing, mental health, employment, legal advocacy, public assistance, and other unmet needs
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Provide referrals and ensure continuity of care
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Provide strategic oversight of client workshops and support groups, including planning, implementation, and evaluation
REPORTING & ADMINISTRATION:
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Track client metrics, maintain appropriate client records and files
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Complete reports as needed for grants and Board meetings
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Maintain and update advocate resource guide alone with client services team
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Participate in training and professional development to ensure trauma-informed, client-centered care
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Promote atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish all Daya initiatives
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Attend and contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings
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Build and maintain professional relationships with other organizations
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Serve as speaker/trainer for Daya by participating in community education programs as needed
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MISSION AND VISION PROMOTION:
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Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish Daya initiatives
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Build and maintain a network of professional resources for the role
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Attend and contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings
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Participate in appropriate professional development trainings and forums
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Active Licensure in Counseling Required (LPC, LPC-S, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) required
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3+ years of counseling experience required
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2+ years of experience in leadership/management required
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2+ years of experience providing case management strongly preferred
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Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault within a nonprofit or community-based setting strongly preferred
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Bilingual proficiency in English and a South Asian language, with experience working in South Asian communities, strongly preferred
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Team player with ability to lead. Commitment to Daya’s mission, vision, and atmosphere of collaboration between all initiatives. Clear, courteous, timely and respectful communication with staff, board, partners.
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Strong proficiency in computer applications and client software programs.
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Well-organized, strategic thinker, highly motivated, creative, and detail oriented
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The ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. During the first 90 days, this position will be fully in-office. Following the 90-day probationary period, a hybrid schedule may be permitted (minimum three days in-office and up to two days remote), subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director and Board.
COMPENSATION:
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Salary – $75,000 to $85,000 annually based on experience.
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Daya offers a generous benefits package including paid federal and floating holidays, time off, sick/personal days, retirement plan and medical insurance.
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TO APPLY:
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Complete the Daya Employment Application online.
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