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South Asian Network
18173 S. Pioneer Blvd
Suite I, 2nd Floor
Artesia, CA 90701
Tel: 562.403.0488
Fax: 562.403.0487
Email:
 saninfo@southasiannetwork.org

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION: Community Advocate (Awaz – Voices Against Violence Unit)
HOURS: Part-time
START: Position to begin immediately

SAN is a grassroots community-based non-profit organization based in Artesia, CA dedicated to promoting the health, empowerment and solidarity of persons of South Asian origin living in Southern California. SAN was founded in 1990 to provide an open forum where individuals of South Asian origin could gather to discuss social, economic and political issues affecting the community, with the goal of raising awareness and active involvement and advocacy among community members. Together, staff and volunteers have established the only staffed agency in Southern California serving South Asians and have created a multilingual, culturally appropriate program of direct service, community education and advocacy in five areas: immigration, public health, domestic violence, hate crimes/discrimination and civil liberties.

The anti-violence unit at SAN is Awaz: Voices Against Violence. We provide non-residential case management services, counseling, support groups, and art healing workshops to survivors of domestic violence. We also maintain contacts and build coalitions with other community-based organizations, service providers, law enforcement, and other groups to improve the coordinated response to all survivors of domestic violence, especially immigrant survivors.

Position Responsibilities

  • Work with Unit staff in planning and conducting outreach and workshops at South Asian sites of congregation.

  • Provide case management, advocacy and support to survivors of violence and their children.

  • Assist Unit staff in managing SAN’s client and crisis calls at the office.

  • Assist in organizing and conducting weekly support groups for survivors of violence.

  • Assist in coordinating/writing grant narrative report and proposals for respective grants.

  • Developing and dissemination of culturally and linguistically appropriate communication material into South Asian community.

  • Represent SAN in community based settings, coalition meetings, forums/conferences etc.

  • Implement surveys within South Asian communities and analyze data collected.

  • Engage in coalition building with Domestic Violence shelters, Transitional houses and other service providers.

  • Assist Unit staff in articulating policy that reflects the intersections between Violence against Women and other State/Federal policies.

  • Keep up to date on current development and trends of domestic violence and abuse.

  • Assist in coordinating activities such as workshops, presentations and outreach events with other units.

  • Assist SAN internal staff with fundraising, media relations, conducting surveys and other administrative duties as needed.

Position Requirements

  • BSW or related degree.

  • Experience in grant report and proposal writing highly desirable.

  • Persons should be willing to provide case management services to the clients of domestic violence after receiving the 40 hour mandatory training arranged by SAN.

  • Knowledge and skill on developing communication material and campaigns for South Asian community would be preferable.

  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues affecting survivors of domestic violence, their families and community. South Asian Bi-Lingual and/or bi-cultural knowledge preferred.

  • Ability to work with diverse cultures, community and professional groups.

  • Ability to work some evenings and some weekends.

  • Ability to work independently using sound judgment and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills.

  • Must have valid California driver's license, insurance, and automobile that may be used during working hours.

  • Ability to support the mission and philosophy of South Asian Network.

Salary/Wages: DOE

To apply, please mail, fax, or e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to:

Hamid Khan
Executive Director
South Asian Network
18173 Pioneer Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Suite I
Artesia, CA 90701
Ph: 562-403-0488
Fax: 562-403-0487
E-mail: hamid@southasiannetwork.org

Please Note: SAN is an equal opportunity employer. This is an at-will position, terminable at any time.