Position Overview: As a Victim Advocate, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate support and advocacy for primary and secondary victims of sexual abuse. Working under the guidance of the Director of Programs, you will manage a caseload, offer crisis intervention, court accompaniment, relocation assistance, safety planning, and referrals to partner organizations. Your dedication will help survivors stabilize their lives and navigate the challenges they face post-victimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Hotline Calls:

• Respond to crisis calls on the 24-hour rape crisis hotline.
• Provide information, emotional support, and referrals to victims and secondary victims.
• Ensure timely responses to calls, maintaining professionalism and empathy at all times.

Walk-In and SANE Advocacy:

• Offer crisis intervention for survivors of sexual assault, both in-person and during SANE exams.
• Accompany victims to medical, legal, and law enforcement appointments.
• Provide ongoing case management and follow-up support to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all interactions with survivors and their families.

Community Outreach:

• Attend community meetings and events to raise awareness and provide information about our services.
• Deliver presentations and training sessions to community members and organizations.
• Participate in campaigns, prevention events, and awareness activities, including Sexual Assault Awareness Month initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a AA degree or higher in social work, sociology, human services, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in crisis intervention, community education, and working with law enforcement and social service agencies.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to provide on-call advocacy services 24/7.
• Valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license.

Hiring Requirements:

• Completion of the 40-hour Foundations in Advocacy training.
• Successful completion of a CYFD background check.
• Ability to rotate 24-hour on-call shifts with other staff advocates.

Benefits:

• Paid time off and sick leave accrual per agency policy.
• Paid holidays per agency policy.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance offered with 50% of premiums paid by the agency.
• Life insurance paid 100% by the agency.

Join Our Team: If you are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual abuse and making a positive impact in our community, we encourage you to apply for the position of Victim Advocate. Together, we can provide hope, healing, and support to those in need. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team.

Submit resume to SAS of NWNM, laceyg @ sasnwnm.org Attn: Lacey Guinn, Director of Programs. For further information please call (505) 325-2805

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to participate in a 24 hours/ 7 day on-call rotation?
• Do you have Advocacy Experience?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person