Description

Crisis Services is looking to add to our team. We are seeking a Sexual Assault Case Manager who is interested in supporting our mission to provide crisis support to anyone in need.

Who we are:

Crisis Servicesis a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay, Training and Professional Development
• CWA Local 1122 Union Membership for Direct-Service Positions
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Meal Breaks
• Employee Self-Care and Wellness Supports
• Quiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation/Breastfeeding Room
• Access to Great Health Insurance Coverage w/ Generous Employee Premium Contribution
• FSA, Dental, Vision and Other Ancillary Coverage Options Available
• Access to 403(b) Plan w/ Employer Match After One Year
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About this opportunity:

The Sexual Assault Case Manager provides crisis intervention, case management, advocacy and follow-up services to victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse; provide comprehensive services in partnership with police, district attorney, and/or community-based agencies serving victims of sexual violence. Stationed at the Buffalo Police Department Special Victim’s Unit. The Sexual Assault Case Manager serves as a member of the Department’s Case Management Team. This position is responsible for providing representation on the Erie County Rape Crisis Advisory Committee.

On Call: Scheduled on call is required outside of the regularly scheduled shift covering the Department’s 24/7 Hospital Response Advocacy services.The regular hours are Monday-Friday. Some evening and/or weekend hours required.

Hospital On Call: If activated, it may be required to respond to local county emergency rooms to provide crisis intervention and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence and/or elder abuse and/or provide support to Volunteers who are on call for the Hospital Response Program.

What you will bring to this position: 

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum two (2) years paid experience, preferably with victims of family violence/sexual assault OR Master’s degree with minimum one (1) year experience, preferably in working family violence/sexual assault.
• Excellent skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of various ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.
• Awareness of best practices of risk reduction and survivor support strategies.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record, access to reliable a vehicle and proof of auto insurance
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking dynamics and effects, public awareness and crisis intervention services.

Ready for the toughest job you’ll love coming back to?

Our employees are what make Crisis Services the pinnacle of crisis care for our community. We seek out those who demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and motivation to make Erie County a better place for those in need. Join our team of passionate people making a difference.

EEO STATEMENT:

Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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