What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sexual Assault Services Program Advocate position at Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.)?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for organizing and presenting regularly scheduled community outreach activities and awareness sessions regarding sexual assault. Fosters and maintains good working relationships with local schools and community groups to schools, professionals and groups. Provide outreach, awareness, individual crisis counselling, advocacy, and group facilitation to persons living or congregating in isolated settings within Charlotte County, Fl.
Answer rape crisis and domestic violence crisis hotline and/or business lines, communicating compassionately, professionally and effectively with survivors, law enforcement and/or medical providers, and the public, assisting in day-to-day program operations, including after-hours admissions/departures. Maintaining standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; the advocate shall respond to all callers and resident needs in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment. Respond to all calls with accurate information.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Updates and maintains videos, brochures, and handout materials
· Maintain up-to-date calendar and related materials preparing statistical data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Provide outreach activities to targeted populations, develop schedule, plan, promote and provide outreach events and activities at community locations on a regular basis
- Accompany survivors/victims during medical proceedings as necessary
- Provide assistance in filing crime's compensation forms
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in related field, or equivalent relevant employment experience preferred.
- Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills to engage diverse population
- Knowledgeable regarding sexual assault and crisis intervention techniques; successful completion of training
- Proven community networking skills
- Computer and multi-media literate
- Flexible and Self-directed
- Proven ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Florida Driver’s License, Working Vehicle
- Agree to respond to emergency on-call (after normal business hours) to victims of sexual assault or domestic violence at hospitals or other safe locations
- Work hours may fluctuate. Night and/or weekend hours may be necessary based on outreach activities, hotline scheduling needs and/or hospital response call-outs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive, sit, walk, stand for periods of time, talk and hear, use hands to handle or operate objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distant and close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
· Agree to: Interstate Background Screen, Drug Testing, Victim Advocate Code of Ethics, Completion of FCASV and DCF training and on-going training requirements, Registry for Victim Advocate Privilege
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17