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Sexual Violence Advocate

Compensation: Hourly - $21 per hour

Evening and weekend availability.

Employment Status: Hourly, Full-time, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision after 90 days of employment.

Reports to: Client Services Manager

Job Description:

The Sexual Violence Advocate provides advocacy (direct client services), support, and crisis intervention to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. This position works at our confidential, secure shelter and our office and will be responsible for providing specialized case management to victims of sexual assault and human trafficking.

Duties and responsibilities:

Advocacy Responsibilities:

• Offer survivors emotional support, information about community resources and services (including employment, housing, shelter services, health care, victim compensation, etc.), and assistance completing paperwork (social services applications, legal filings, etc.).
• Facilitate client intake and exit interviews.
• Provide specialized case management and crisis intervention services to shelter residents and transitional housing clients who identify as victims of sexual violence (to include legal, medical and services advocacy).
• Assist in shelter room searches.

· Facilitate house meetings, groups and educational groups to residents.

• Facilitate sexual violence awareness and support groups for shelter and transitional housing clients.
• Carry overnight and weekend Emergency Hotline phone on a regular basis and receive on-call reimbursement.
• Participate in the local The Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) advocacy team.
• Transport clients when necessary and visit high-risk clients placed in motels.
• Maintain inventory of basic shelter supplies.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and confidential case files.
• Answer calls on a multi-line telephone system.
• Do statistical data entry, complete routine paperwork and produce small reports.
• Facilities upkeep and maintenance.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested.
• Advocates may be asked to assist with client outings (shopping & evening events).

Other Responsibilities:

· Communicate with members of the public and donors about the issues of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking and available services

• Provide support to shelter volunteers, event volunteers, and trainers.
• Provide support for outreach services such as networking, lectures, trainings, speaking engagements, and health fairs to increase public education and awareness on the issues of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking and available services.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services related field.
• Experience in working with victims of sexual violence.
• Pass a Federal & State criminal background check.
• Pass a comprehensive drug screen.
• Provide a minimum of three recent professional references that will vouch for competency, honesty & reliability.
• Demonstrate passion for helping others (must be evident from previous work and volunteer experience).
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally, even when under stress. Both orally and in writing.
• Be computer literate and able to use standard office equipment and software, including copy machines, fax machines, email, MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel), shared network drives, etc.
• Possess the ability to manage stress in a crisis environment.
• Possess the ability to set boundaries and maintain ethical relationships.
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license and insurance (100/300), ability to drive a full-size van (9 passenger), and clean driving record.
• Be able to work independently with little supervision but also interact warmly with a small team of dedicated staff and volunteers in a high-stress environment.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with dual-use shelter programs (domestic violence & sexual assault).
• One year experience with Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) advocacy team, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) or Sexual Assault Outreach/Training Program
• Bilingual

Safe Embrace celebrates the diversity in our nation, community and staff. We will not discriminate because of political or religious affiliation, race, ethnic, or national origin, age, sexual orientation, economic status, education, marital status or other non-merit factors.

Application Process:

Applications should include a cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications, a resume or CV, and a list of three recent professional references who can attest to the candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities. References will only be contacted after a successful in-person interview (candidate will be notified).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Confidential shelter & main office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sparks, NV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road