Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Part-Time

Are you ready to make a real difference in our community? The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate will be responsible for the direct crisis intervention and administration of support services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, who have been referred through the criminal justice system, hospital, or shelter system. This role will require weekends, evenings and on-call rotation.

A Better Way provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, a Rape Crisis Center, advocacy, individual trauma-informed counseling, support groups, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, a 24-hour crisis line for persons in any type of crisis, education referrals, a suicide hotline, chat and text suicide prevention services, teen dating violence and domestic violence prevention programs, and a check-in call service for elderly or disabled homebound persons.

This position is part-time (29 hours per week) in Muncie, Indiana.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Conduct crisis intervention over the phone and in person with survivors, both residential and non-residential, including intake and mobile advocacy work.
• Assist survivors, and secondary survivors, through advocacy, casework, emotional support, education, and referral for support services.
• Interface with the criminal justice system by working cooperatively and educating on sexual assault.
• Transport clients and their children as necessary for intakes, crisis intervention, school, work, court, and other needs.
• Collect and compile information for statistical reports.
• Present at public speaking events as a representative of A Better Way Services, Inc. as needed.
• Facilitate support groups for survivors of sexual assault by creating a safe, non- judgmental environment for attendees to openly discuss experiences and feelings.
• Attend local SART meetings as needed.
• Educate survivors on legal systems, the process of prosecution, and refer them to the Indiana Victim Compensation Fund.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities: No

Work environment Able to stand and/or walk up to 25% of time. Able to sit up to 75% of the time. Able to view a computer monitor for 6-8 hours per day. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in human services, sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, and supportive services or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required.
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention techniques, casework, supportive counseling, and networking with social service agencies are required.
• Knowledge of sexual assault and human trafficking, and the complexity of problems surrounding the issues is a must.
• Proven ability to work independently with confidence, as well as an integral part of a team of professionals.
• Attention to detail and organization skills are necessary.
• Must be sensitive, emotionally stable, and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when working with topics such as sexual violence, human trafficking, domestic violence, and related.
• Articulate and effective verbal and written communication skills are required, as are excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate well and engage in public speaking is required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

Application Question(s):

• Weekend hours will be required.

Ability to Commute:

• Muncie, IN 47305 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22