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Program Clinician / Victim Advocate
CYCSFSan Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jul 2025
💰 $76,000/yr($70,000/yr – $76,000/yr)
About the role
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Title: Program Clinician / Victim Advocate
Salary: $70,000 – $76,000 / year plus benefits
Reports to: Program Director
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Program Summary:
The Coalition for Community Safety and Justice (CCSJ) is a formal alliance of four prominent Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations — Chinese for Affirmative Action, Chinese Progressive Association, Chinatown Community Development Center, and Community Youth Center San Francisco.
Established to address the growing concerns of violence, racism, and xenophobia, CCSJ strengthens community safety through culturally competent, citywide strategies.
Core initiatives include:
Position Description:
The Program Clinician / Victim Advocate will provide comprehensive, holistic, and culturally competent support services to AAPI victims of crime and their families in San Francisco. This role is responsible for delivering a full range of services, including assistance with victim compensation claims, crisis intervention, regular follow-up and check-ins, and making appropriate referrals to community-based organizations and government agencies.
Additionally, the Program Clinician / Victim Advocate will conduct culturally sensitive and appropriate support groups for victims of crime, facilitate community workshops, and lead cross-cultural training initiatives that promote healing and foster racial solidarity. The advocate will also attend community-based events to support outreach efforts and strengthen relationships with community partners.
Given the needs of the community served, the incumbent must demonstrate bilingual proficiency (Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English) to effectively communicate with clients, community members, and partner agencies, and to perform all work-related tasks accurately and efficiently. The Program Clinician / Victim Advocate will also perform other related duties as required to ensure the overall well-being, healing, and recovery of individuals and families impacted by crime.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Support & Advocacy
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.
Title: Program Clinician / Victim Advocate
Salary: $70,000 – $76,000 / year plus benefits
Reports to: Program Director
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Program Summary:
The Coalition for Community Safety and Justice (CCSJ) is a formal alliance of four prominent Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations — Chinese for Affirmative Action, Chinese Progressive Association, Chinatown Community Development Center, and Community Youth Center San Francisco.
Established to address the growing concerns of violence, racism, and xenophobia, CCSJ strengthens community safety through culturally competent, citywide strategies.
Core initiatives include:
- Coordinated wraparound support for AAPI victims and survivors of crime
- Development of a comprehensive community safety infrastructure
- Targeted outreach and incident response in Chinatown and high-need districts
- Restorative justice programs to foster racial solidarity and healing
Position Description:
The Program Clinician / Victim Advocate will provide comprehensive, holistic, and culturally competent support services to AAPI victims of crime and their families in San Francisco. This role is responsible for delivering a full range of services, including assistance with victim compensation claims, crisis intervention, regular follow-up and check-ins, and making appropriate referrals to community-based organizations and government agencies.
Additionally, the Program Clinician / Victim Advocate will conduct culturally sensitive and appropriate support groups for victims of crime, facilitate community workshops, and lead cross-cultural training initiatives that promote healing and foster racial solidarity. The advocate will also attend community-based events to support outreach efforts and strengthen relationships with community partners.
Given the needs of the community served, the incumbent must demonstrate bilingual proficiency (Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English) to effectively communicate with clients, community members, and partner agencies, and to perform all work-related tasks accurately and efficiently. The Program Clinician / Victim Advocate will also perform other related duties as required to ensure the overall well-being, healing, and recovery of individuals and families impacted by crime.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Support & Advocacy
- Serve as a case manager and advocate for AAPI victims of c
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