Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) seeks a passionate bilingual (English and Spanish) counselor/advocate to work in its Pittsfield office to provide counseling and advocacy for immigrant survivors of domestic, dating and sexual violence.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide support and counseling to immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence
• Help survivors with safety planning, emergency needs, housing, benefits, and more
• Offer individual and group counseling
• Immigration advocacy
• Connect clients to other EFC programs and community services
• Participate in outreach, education, and community events
• Keep accurate computer records and maintain confidentiality
• Support EFC’s mission through all work
• Travel to EFC site office in Great Barrington 1-2 days a week to support immigrant survivors in South County

Work Hours:  40 hours per week. EFC office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work required for outreach and counseling activities

Compensation and benefits: Elizabeth Freeman Center believes in offering all staff: competitive salary and benefits, engaged and dedicated colleagues, training and education in best practices, career development opportunities, openness to innovation, and the opportunity and resources to do meaningful, impactful work. This position begins at $24.00 per hour ($49,920 annually) with additional increments for other frequently used languages, special skills and education, and a year-end stipend depending on funding. EFC pays 85% of health insurance premiums and contributes to an FSA. EFC has generous paid leave as well as other benefits. 

Applying: To apply, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@elizabethfreemancenter.org.  Deadlines are rolling until position has been filled.

Qualifications:

• Degree preferred, but relevant experience will be considered
• Experience working with immigrant adults and/or children affected by trauma, domestic violence, or related issues is a plus
• Commitment to serving diverse communities (e.g. LGBTQ+, rural, immigrants, people with disabilities)
• Bilingual English and Spanish required
• Strong communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Willingness to transport clients when safety is not an issue
• Must successfully pass Criminal Record Check-CORI, be found suitable to work with children, and have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable transportation.