What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate position at Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA)?
Job Description:
Sexual Abuse Victims Advocate is responsible for the coordination of activities and programs within Buena Vista, Pocahontas ,Ida, Monona , and Cherokee and will assist with the outreach activities to diverse populations and coordination of programs and service to these populations. Must live within these counties
General Administration
- Comply with all CAASA policies and procedures
- Assist in policy and procedure development
- Executive Director
Programs
- Provide crisis counseling and advocacy for victims of sexual assault
- Complete all necessary intake forms and assessments
- Complete all necessary statistical reporting forms and input
- Complete and maintain appropriate documentation of client contacts
- Facilitate support groups for victims of sexual assault and significant others
- Advocate for victims within criminal justice, medical and social systems
- Coordinate sexual abuse prevention education programs in their respective county schools
- Carry phone for on call, during work hours and periodic crisis line coverage as determined by a rotating schedule
- Assist with recruiting and training of volunteers as needed
- Assist with CAASA volunteer activities
- Recruit volunteers from within minority population
Education/Community Involvement
- Perform, coordinate and maintain awareness of agency services, networking with area service providers, and eliciting support for CAASA through public speaking and participation in regional activities and fund raising.
- Coordinate community outreach programs within service area and assist other staff with their activities as needed
- Work with schools providing education and information as it relates to prevention of childhood sexual abuse
Personnel
- Attend staff meetings and when possible board meetings
- Participate in ongoing continuing education
- Assist other staff as needed
QUALIFICATIONS- Must live in Buena Vista, Pocahontas ,Ida, Monona , or Cherokee County
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to sexual assault issues
- Maintain confidentiality
- Adhere to the code of ethics established by CAASA and IowaCASA
- Able to work flexible hours
- Be able to work well in a team atmosphere
- Possess good verbal communication skills
- Self-directed, adoptable, assertive and diplomatic
- Reliability and punctuality
- Maintain professional appearance at all times when representing CAASA
- Ability to work well with people of diverse racial, cultural and ethnic groups
- Function effectively in crisis situations or tense, emotional situations
- Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Ability to travel and transport clients
- Good organizational skills
- Office skills, including computer literacy, or willingness to learn same
Education/Experience
- Prefer B.S. or B.A. in social service field but not required and experience, but will also consider equivalent work and life experience
- Experience in the Social Service Field
- Paid or volunteer human service experience preferred but not required
- Completed background check from DCI and the Department of Human services
- Must complete Victim Counselor Training, paid for by CAASA
Must obtain and maintain IowaCASA sexual assault certification within one year of employment, paid for by CAASA
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must have a registered and reliable vehicle
- Must have vehicle insurance
- Must be available for on-call. On-call rotation for one week at a time, approximately one time a month from Monday 8:30 a.m. through the following Monday at 8:30 a.m., including assigned Holidays
- Must live within the on-call coverage area of position as to be able to respond within one hour response time to If you do not currently live in service area, must be willing to relocate to meet guidelines of on-call response area (coverage area based on position, can be discussed with Executive Director)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36,774.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- human services : 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Storm Lake, IA 50588 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,774