My Sisters Place, Inc.

Post Office Box 29596

Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-5261 // www.mysistersplacedc.org

Latino Outreach Program Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION
My Sisters Place, Inc. (MSP) is a community based non-profit organization that provides
comprehensive and holistic direct services to battered women and their children through
intervention, prevention, educational programs and services.
The Latino Outreach Program Coordinator (LOP) will be responsible for conducting outreach
and education to the District of Columbias Latino and non-Latino communities with the
overarching objective to increase awareness of domestic violence and ultimately improve access
to services available to victims of domestic violence. MSPs community outreach program
raises awareness about domestic violence in English and Spanish with, a focus on prevention and
intervention through the distribution of literature, dissemination of information at events, and
innovative projects. Additionally, eradicating domestic violence requires a coordinated
community response that ensures law enforcement, the legal community, clergy, and others to
ensure that traditional and non-traditional first responders are equipped to appropriately respond
to victims needs.
The LOP Coordinator reports to the Community Clinical Supervisor in the Program Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create community outreach programs to educate the public on domestic violence issues;
Conduct outreach to the Latino and non-Latino community to develop opportunities for
educational activities, and identify program partner organizations;
Design and conduct educational activities, such as workshops, seminars, and
presentations on an on-going basis for varied audiences in both traditional and nontraditional settings;
Adapt, develop, and translate as needed, educational materials appropriate for the Latino
and non-Latino communities, with the goal of informing the population about the
dynamics of domestic violence and available resources for persons seeking to end a
violent relationship;
Provide translation services to MSP for internal program documents to ensure full access
by Latina clients and families;
Provide translation support to the MSP Hotline.
Intensive, on-going community-building and networking, with both public and private
service providers that serve the Latino community and other underserved populations;
Increase MSPs visibility in under-served communities;
Create and maintain an on-going calendar of events where the LOP Coordinator will
engage in speaking and/or training on domestic violence prevention and intervention, and
offer resource information;
My Sisters Place, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage women, minorities,
veterans, and disabled persons to apply.

On an on-going basis recruit, orient, train, and supervise Spanish-speaking interns and
volunteers, to assist with Latino outreach and education;
Establish a Latino Advisory Panel to work with MSP staff and develop a comprehensive
plan of action for: a) connect with and engage the Latino community and; b) provide
basic translation and direct services for those Latinos MSP successfully reaches out to;
Conduct trainings for direct service providers and varied professionals on the dynamics
of domestic violence and resources available to persons who speak only Spanish.
Conduct training sessions in Spanish and English on the dynamics of domestic violence
and available resources for both nonresidential as well residential clients on an on-going
basis;
Collaborate with the direct service staff to ensure the effective delivery of services to
clients who speak only Spanish;
Create and coordinate events celebrating Latino leadership in the arena of domestic
violence prevention and service work;
Oversee MSPs annual English/Spanish Public Service Announcement campaign;
Meet with direct supervisor to address barriers to services and perform problem-solving;
Participate in all routine staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned;
Provide support to Development staff in securing funding for MSP programs;
Complete weekly and monthly reports and submit to funder (s) and the Executive
Director as needed.
Cover one (1) hotline shift per month or as needed;
Perform other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS required. Masters degree preferred;
Excellent oral communication skills in English and Spanish, including some teaching,
training, or community outreach experience;
Excellent written communication skills in English and Spanish, including the ability to
perform word processing functions;
Familiarity with domestic violence and other violence against women issues;
Familiarity with social services in Washington, DC, including non-profit organizations
and government agencies;
Ability to motivate individuals and groups;
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities;
Comfortable working with sensitive issues and commitment to respecting the confidential
nature of the programs and services offered by MSP to victims of domestic violence;
Valid drivers license and a clean driving record;
Ability to travel throughout the DC community using personal transportation.

All inquiries should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references with the job title in the
subject line to jobs@mysistersplacedc.org. No phone calls please.

My Sisters Place, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage women, minorities,
veterans, and disabled persons to apply.