Job Details

Narika is a non-profit organization in the East Bay area that provides culturally responsive support and services to domestic violence survivors of South Asian descent.

Job Summary: Provide case management and peer counseling to Narika clients. Work closely with the Director of Programs to manage and respond to Narikas Helpline

Essential Functions

• Answer Narikas Helpline and provide peer counseling, resources and safety planning.
• Provide ongoing case management and crisis counseling to Narika clients.
• Encourage cross referrals and communication across Narika direct service programs.
• Develop relationships with peer networks and create networks of referrals and resources for survivors and advocates.
• Support Narikas 40 Hours DVAT trainings.
• Maintain client case records, documentation and relevant records and statistics and provide weekly, monthly and yearly reports to the Director of Programs
• Assist in filing grant reports.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in Narika events.
• Any other responsibility prescribed by the Director of Programs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated work experience in case management, crisis intervention or crisis counseling.
• Ability to work independently in a direct service setting.
• Completed California state mandated 40 hour domestic violence advocate training or be willing to complete it within three months of joining.
• Fluency in a South Asian language.
• Familiarity with South Asian culture and community.
• Knowledge of the issues involved in intimate partner violence.
• Ability to work with diverse people and communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google documents.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Drivers license and insurance.

Preferred:

• Background in psychology, counseling, social work.
• Experience in program coordination.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, some weekend and evening hours as program needs arise.

Location: Fremont, CA

Pay: $28.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Benefits: Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits and an opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plans.

NARIKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER