Bilingual Part-Time On-Call Advocate
Company: The Blue Bench
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Bilingual Part-Time
On-Call Advocate Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt Reports To:
Co-Director of Client Services: Advocacy NOTE: Applications without
a cover letter will not be considered & posting closes 2/13/2026
About The Blue Bench At The Blue Bench, our mission is to eliminate
sexual assault and diminish the impact it has on individuals, their
loved ones and our community through comprehensive issue advocacy,
prevention, and care. Our hope is to one day live in a world where
sexual assault no longer exists; where there are no more victims,
friends and families suffering in its wake. This is what inspires
our efforts. And until that day comes, our work is not complete.
Inspired by the courage of one another – as survivors, activists,
advocates and community leaders, The Blue Bench has helped hundreds
of thousands of Denver-area individuals find the courage to move
from victim to survivor. Job Purpose The Blue Bench is seeking a
Bilingual Part-Time On-Call Advocate to join the Client Services
Team. The Bilingual On-Call Advocate responds to hospital advocacy
calls from The Blue Bench 24/7 Crisis Hotline to support
individuals who have recently experienced a sexual assault with a
particular emphasis on Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. For
this role, the delivery of services in Spanish is essential. This
position serves as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault,
accompanying them during a forensic exam and offering
non-judgmental support, psychoeducation, crisis emotional support,
and information about The Blue Bench services and resources in the
community. The ideal candidate is a trauma-informed and
compassionate advocate, who is passionate about providing emotional
support to survivors while helping them identify and navigate their
immediate and longer-term needs and connecting them to appropriate
services. They are able to stay centered and focused in the midst
of high emotion, remain survivor-centered while staying aligned
with the mission of the agency. They are flexible and adaptable and
have a strong commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression values.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Be On-Call for hospital
response from own phone and commit to a minimum of one (1)
overnight (6:00pm – 6:00am) shift per week and one (1) weekend
(Friday 6:00pm – Monday 6:00am) shift per every 5 weeks. • Be
On-Call for hospital response from own phone during holidays and
any breaks when The Blue Bench office is closed. • Respond to calls
regarding recent sexual assault by providing in-person support to
survivors at the hospital within a timely manner (within 1 hour of
request). • Provide survivors with information about their law
enforcement reporting options as well as information about the
forensic medical exam process. • Provide individual crisis
stabilization, immediate support, information and/or referrals and
resources in English and Spanish. • Maintain survivor
confidentiality. • Work collaboratively and professionally with
hospital and/or law enforcement staff or any community partner to
provide holistic care and support to survivors. • Complete the
required forty (40) hours of Advocacy Training, eight (8) hours of
Hospital Response training, and any additional On-Call training. •
Complete and submit Hospital Intake forms to supervisor for each
survivor within 24 hours of a hospital call. • Work collaboratively
with members of the On-Call team to ensure 24/7 Hospital Advocacy
coverage. • Attend virtual monthly On-Call Team meetings on the 4th
Tuesday of the month, 5:00pm – 6:30pm. • Meet with the Lead Case
Manager for peer support and additional training as necessary. •
Meet with the Co-Director of Client Services: Advocacy for
supervision and additional training as necessary. • Complete
administrative duties such as scheduling, time sheets, submitting
for mileage reimbursement, keeping updated on protocols, etc. Job
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Advanced
proficiency skills in English and Spanish required across the areas
of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. • Experience working
with and an understanding of sexual violence or other interpersonal
trauma. • Must have a flexible schedule and ability to be on call
for weekends, weeknight overnights, and holidays. • Have strong
organizational and problem-solving skills. • Have excellent verbal
and written skills. • Ability to offer emotional support and crisis
management for victims of sexual assault. • Knowledge of medical,
psychological, educational, social services, legal and other
community resources. • Ability to collaborate with other victim
service providers. • Understanding of cultural influences on
behavior in multicultural communities. Must be open to working with
diverse communities. • Knowledge of the criminal legal system as it
relates to sexual assault and sexual abuse victims. • Work
collaboratively in a team setting. Compensation This is a Part-Time
Non-Exempt position, and the rate of pay is $6.50/hour for every
hour spent on call not responding to calls (waiting time), plus
$25.25/hour for every hour spent providing direct services (working
time) or attending meetings/trainings, etc. This rate of pay
reflects an additional language proficiency differential for this
position. Benefits Part-Time employees earn one (1) hour of sick
leave for every 30 hours worked and have access to The Blue Bench
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and support.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to
jobs@thebluebench.org and include “Bilingual Part-Time On-Call
Advocate” in the subject line. NOTE: Applications without a cover
letter will not be considered & posting closes 2/13/2026 Powered by
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