Hmong Advocacy Coordinator
Application deadline: March 1, 2019
Employer: The Family Center
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Primary responsibilities
The Hmong Advocacy Coordinator provides culturally competent, bi-lingual services to Hmong victims of abuse; education/training to the community on related issues, and close collaboration with resources/agencies. Work performed under the supervision of the Hmong Services Coordinator.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, BS/BA degree a plus
- 1 year experience working with families or individuals in a supportive manner
- Ability to speak Hmong fluently.
- Knowledge of Hmong culture and community.
- Demonstrated understanding of domestic and sexual violence or willingness to learn and apply generally accepted theories, standards and practices of the field.
- Ability to listen well to others and remain nonjudgmental.
- A good understanding of a confidential counseling/advocacy relationship.
- Good communication (oral and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Ability to manage individual component with related grant requirements/reporting.
- Ability to define problems and generate feasible solutions. Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, email & Internet or sufficient skills/knowledge to learn quickly.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Dependable, strong work ethic.
Application instructions
Send your resume and cover letter to:
The Family Center
Attn: Sue Sippel
500 25th Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Fax: 715-421-3036
Email: director@familyctr.org
Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2019
Application deadline: March 1, 2019
Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.