Join Our Team
The Narika family is growing! Join our team and become a part of the movement to end domestic violence in the Bay Area and the world. To apply for any of our open positions, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@narika.org.
About Narika:
Narika is a nonprofit organization in the East Bay Area, CA that provides culturally responsive support and services to domestic violence survivors, especially those of South Asian descent. Embracing the notion of survivor empowerment, the organization's dedicated staff and volunteers work with a variety of community partners and offer a continuum of services and resources ranging from domestic violence advocacy, legal referrals, crisis counseling, safety planning, case management, education to economic empowerment and financial literacy.
Narika is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
Narika offers full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits and an opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plans to all its full-time employees.
We are currently hiring for the FOllowing position, see below!
Open Positions
Community Response Advocate
$28/Hr
40 Hrs/Week
Full Time, Non Exempt Position
Location: Fremont, CA
To apply: Email cover letter and resume to careers@narika.org. Applications can also be mailed to
Narika, P.O. Box 1708, Fremont CA, 94538
Narika (www.narika.org) 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. Embracing
the notion of survivor empowerment, the organization's dedicated staff and volunteers work with a
variety of community partners and offer a continuum of services and resources ranging from DV
advocacy, legal referrals, crisis counseling, safety planning, case management, education to
economic empowerment and financial literacy. Narika offers full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
and an opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plans to all its full time employees.
Job Summary: Provide case management and peer counseling to Narika clients. Work closely with
the Director of Programs to manage and respond to Narika’s Helpline
Essential Functions:
Answer Narika’s 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 such as SEED and H.E.A.L.
Develop relationships with peer networks and create networks of referrals and resources for survivors and advocates, attend meetings and participate in sub-committees.
Support Narika’s 40 Hours DVAT trainings, in close coordination with Narika Management eam
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.
Reports to the Director of Programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Minimum 1 year of demonstrated work experience in case management, crisis intervention
or crisis counseling, especially with diverse communities and/or a degree in related fields
such as psychology, social work etc.
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, especially Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Farsi or Dari
Familiarity with South Asian culture and community
Knowledge of the issues involved in intimate partner violence
Ability to work with diverse people and communities with awareness of socio-economic and cultural barriers.
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.
Driver’s license and insurance
Preferred:
Background in psychology, counseling, social work is desirable
Experience in program coordination
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Some weekend and evening hours as program needs arise
