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Description

As an integral part of TAYFFIs Black Legal Clinic Unit working under the supervision of the Operations and Strategic Partnerships Manager the Cultural Broker Consultant serves as a liaison between justice-involved individuals, families, communities, and justice system professionals.

The incumbent must possess vast experience in Black Social History and skilled in facilitating communication and interpretation beyond literal translation and advocate for culturally congruent practices, be skilled in intervention strategies that improves communication, reduces disparities, and supports equitable access to justice for Black individuals.

Core Responsibilities Include:

SYSTEMS NAVIGATION: Guiding Black adults navigating the justice system through complexity of legal systems to ensure they receive appropriate and culturally relevant support.

CULTURAL MEDIATION: Explaining a clients cultural beliefs, traditions, and values to service providers to prevent misunderstandings and improve service delivery.

LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION: Providing nuanced translation that conveys cultural context rather than just literal word-for-word interpretation.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Establishing trust and rapport between individuals and legal officials and agencies, especially in cases where historical trauma or distrust of authorities exists.

ADVOCACY: Representing the clients needs and preferences within the human services system to ensure equitable treatment and outcomes.

Learn more about this employment opportunity at https://trulyalivefoundation.org/jobs/cultural-broker-consultant-justice-services/