South Asian Network in Artesia Hiring Community Advocate

Do you know a professional who speaks Bangla and is passionate about serving and empowering the Bangla-speaking community? If so, encourage them to apply for a position as a Community Advocate with the community organization, South Asian Network, in Artesia.

This full-time position requires an organized, efficient, self-starter with keen attention to detail to fill the position of community advocate for the Bangla-speaking community within its health and healthcare access, immigration and civic engagement and violence prevention programmatic areas. 

Some of the responsibilities of the advocate include, but are not limited to:

• Provide case management, advocacy and support to survivors of violence and their children as well as community members seeking access to healthcare and naturalization services  
• Coordinate outreach targeting the Bangladeshi community including acting as liaison with faith-based and community leaders
  
• Coordinate monthly therapy sessions for monolingual Bangla speaking clients and collaborate with the Bangla-speaking therapist
  
• Work with other program staff in managing SAN’s clients and calls at the office and counseling sessions
• Work with SAN staff in planning and conducting activities including workshops and outreach in religious and community places

For a more detailed description of this position and its requirements, click here.

All applications for this post and resumes, including a cover letter and list of three references, must be mailed/emailed by July 15, 2013 to:

SAN is a grassroots, community-based organization based in Artesia, CA dedicated to promoting the health, empowerment and solidarity of persons of South Asian origin living in Southern California.