Job Opportunities

BARCC is supported by 20 staff members and more than 100 dedicated volunteers. We encourage individuals who are committed to our mission and who share our vision to apply for positions within our organization. Half of our current staff started in this field by volunteering or interning at BARCC or another rape crisis center. Find out more about volunteering or interning with BARCC.

We are committed to having a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for a position please send resume and cover letter that specifically states why you are interested in the position to

Bilingual Legal Advocate
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is looking for a new full-time team member. The Bilingual Legal Advocate is responsible for ensuring that clients who have experienced sexual violence receive excellent legal advocacy services. They are also responsible for providing training and technical assistance to other legal advocates statewide. The Advocate works on a team with another legal advocate, a case manager, clinical staff, and legal interns.
The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience working directly with clients and advocating for them within the criminal justice system. Must be fluent in Spanish and have worked with Spanish speaking clients. Experience delivering trainings to other advocates highly desirable. Experience working directly with rape crisis clients is highly preferred. Must be able to track multiple projects at the same time. Must be an excellent verbal communicator with clients, co-workers and colleagues from other agencies. Commitment to BARCC's mission and philosophy a must. To apply please send cover letter and resume to . No phone calls please.

Bilingual Counselor
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is looking for a new team member. The Counselor will provide short-term individual and family counseling to sexual assault survivors in English and Spanish using culturally appropriate approaches. Provide on and off-site group counseling in English and Spanish. Work as team member with other Client Services staff including legal advocates, case manager, medical advocates and hotline counselors. Network with agencies providing services to Spanish-speaking clients to assure that BARCC services are known in the community. Provide training to volunteers and clinical interns. Monday through Friday, includes one shift noon to 8:00pm; on-call 24/7 one week per month. Minimum requirements are: Master's degree in Social Work. Must be fluent in Spanish. Must be willing to work with a range of therapies (e.g. art, movement, dance). Must be committed to BARCC's mission and philosophy. Must have excellent verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Apply with cover letter and resume to Melissa Gopnik, Managing Director, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 or email . Reference 12340-1.

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