Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

The position will be responsible for providing culturally competent outreach, education, HIV and HCV testing for difficult to reach Women who have sex with Women (WSW),  Young Men who have Sex with Men (YMSM), and  Transgender, and Gender Non-Conforming  (TGNC) with a focus on communities of color who are at risk for or living with HIV, STIs, and/or HCV

Full-time 

Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish a plus

Total Annual Salary & Benefits Package: $49,140.00

Benefits Package: Health, Vision, dental, 401k, and 3 1/2 weeks PTO

The position is responsible for providing direct service, assisting with training & technical assistance initiatives, event coordination, and program evaluation. This includes Black & [email protected] Gay Pride, the LGBT Student roundtable, training, and technical assistance projects, The lead on the biennial UTD LGBT POC Health Conference, and End-of-Year Program Evaluation and Comprehensive Community-Wide Pulse Check Survey.

Full-time 

Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish a plus

Total Annual Salary & Benefits Package: $49,140.00

Benefits Package: Health, Vision, dental, 401k and 3 1/2 weeks PTO

The graphic designer will work independently and with colleagues to foster creative collaboration as well as to ensure compliance with project understanding, goals, and adherence to brand identity. This is a full-time in-house position. Have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, handling multiple jobs, and the ability to be a team player

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in graphic design, Bachelor’s a plus
• 2-3 years of experience in graphic design
• A portfolio of work demonstrating ability in brand development and identity building

Full-time 

Total Annual Salary & Benefits Package: $58,590.00

Benefits Package: Health, Vision, dental, 401k, and 3 1/2 weeks PTO

The Intake Community Health Worker (ICHW) will be the first point of contact to address the health disparities and vaccine access for communities of Color by completing a intake and assessment. ICHW will work with Capital District Latinos to provide COVID-19 Vaccine education, assist with Vaccination PODs, and refer clients to resources such as food, housing, clothing, and wrap-around services.

Full-time 

Bachelor’s Degree, LMSW, LCSW, Spanish a plus

Total Annual Salary & Benefits Package: $61,110.00

Benefits Package: Health, Vision, dental, 401k, and 3 1/2 weeks PTO

The IPV LGBT TTA Specialist is responsible for providing culturally specific IPV training and Technical Assistance to LGBT Anti-Violence programs and providers throughout the Country. The position is in partnership with the LA LGBT Center and the National Anti-Violence Coalition.

The candidate must have TTA and Anti-Violence experience

Full-time 

Bachelor’s Degree, Working w/LGBT BIPOC Communities, Spanish a plus 

Total Annual Salary & Benefits Package: $64,240.00

Benefits Package: Health, Vision, dental, 401k, and 3 1/2 weeks PTO

Compensation

Salary $48,500

Compensation package includes Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, 3.5 weeks PTO

Responsible for: LGBT DV/SA Advocate will provide services and activities that assist victims of domestic and/or sexual violence in understanding the dynamics of victimization and in stabilizing their lives after victimization.

Directly responsible to: Director of Anti-Violence Services

Essential Functions:

LGBT DV/SA Advocate will provide immediate crisis intervention, hotline counseling, assist clients in locating, securing, furnishing, moving into, and maintaining appropriate housing, and provide information and referral for general and, assistance. Oversight of grant objectives and outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Areas of Responsibility:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of In Our Own Voices
• Conduct and coordinate services with other IOOV team members to assist clients who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including, but not limited to, coordination of safe shelter, information and referral, safety planning, and legal counseling and advocacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned

· Maintain written case notes

· Staff In Our Own Voices’ LGBT domestic violence referral line, providing referrals to full services and anti-violence programs for LGBT domestic violence and sexual assault victims

• Provide training & technical assistance (TTA) to traditional/mainstream victim
• service providers
• Partnering with traditional service providers by participating in Local and Statewide Task forces
• Facilitate Supports Groups and Alternative Healing workshops
• Submit documentation and reports in compliance with project requirements, as well as provide monthly reports and submit monthly articles for the newsletter ·
• Ensure confidentiality law requirements are incorporated into all aspects of programming.

● Collaborate with community partners to provide linkages & referrals to culturally relevant services/resources.

Qualifications

Required:

· Bachelor’s Degree in, Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, preferred MSW,

· Proven ability to work effectively with diverse staff, clients and volunteers

·· Paid Case Management experience

· Paid individual and group counseling

· Paid experience working on issues of domestic violence, sexual assault or related concerns preferred.

· Commitment to lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual people of color community issues and interests.

· Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

· Experience in the social services and courts system field required

· Ability to think creatively and strategically about fulfilling program objectives

· Excellent time management

Preferred:

● two + years working with domestic violence and sexual violence survivors, with a proven ability to advocate for the needs of underserved communities.

● Preferred 4 year degree, additional experience may be substituted for degree

Skills:

Strong time management and organizational skills, self-directed, strong advocacy skills, ability to navigate and work with a variety of personalities and work ethics, solution-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in data collection and reporting, excellent problem solving and strong understanding of boundaries as it relates to subordinates.

Pay range/salary

Salary $48,500

Plus Excellent full time benefit package

Location: 255 Lark Street and fieldwork throughout the Capital Region

The LGBT Legal Advocate works in collaboration with law enforcement and legal systems, in partnership with Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY (LASNNY).

Roles and Responsibilities

● Assist in the development and distribution of culturally specific Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (LGBT GNCNB), “Know Your Rights,”/Legal Services materials (with a focus on People Of Color (POC)), throughout the service area, as well as other community collaborations.

● Establishing and strengthening relationships between IOOV and the courts & justice systems

● Collaborate with community partners to provide linkages & referrals to culturally relevant services/resources.

● Conduct outreach to LGBT GNCNB POC communities regarding Legal and Civil rights.

● Conduct and coordinate services with other IOOV team members to assist clients who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including, but not limited to, coordination of safe shelter, information and referral, safety planning, and legal counseling and advocacy.

● Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

● A strong commitment to IOOV mission and core values.

● Two + years of direct human services experience

● Proven ability to work effectively with diverse staff, clients and volunteers

● Skilled in working with sensitive issues and the demonstrated ability to create and maintain relationships with multiple community partners

● Demonstrated ability to work comfortably as a team member, and contribute positively to the workplace.

● Demonstrated problem-solving approach to concerns and challenges

● Provide own transportation; possess a valid NYS State driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and a positive driving record

Preferred:

● One + year working with domestic violence and sexual violence survivors engaged in legal systems with a proven ability to advocate for the needs of underserved communities.

● Preferred 4-year degree, additional experience may be substituted for the degree

Skills:

Strong time management and organizational skills, self-directed, strong advocacy skills, ability to navigate and work with a variety of personalities and work ethics, solution-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in data collection and reporting, excellent problem solving

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Attn: In Our Own Voices, Inc. to [email protected]