What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rape Response PT Advocate position at Crisis Center, Inc.?
Schedule: Up to three days a week including Saturday (16- 29 hours)
Shift type: Morning or afternoon; as needed
Location: (Birmingham, AL)
Salary: $15/ hour
Purpose
The Rape Response Advocate provides in-person crisis advocacy, emotional support, and hotline services to survivors of sexual violence. This position plays a vital frontline role in ensuring compassionate, trauma-informed care and timely coordination of services for survivors seeking support.
Atmosphere
The Advocate represents the agency with professionalism at all times. The role requires maintaining a calm, organized, and supportive presence, ensuring duties are performed efficiently and with high regard for survivor well‑being.
Working Relationships
- Reports directly to the Rape Response Program Coordinator.
- Provides hotline advocacy and emotional support.
- Provides in-person accompaniment and advocacy for rape survivors.
- Collaborates closely with all Rape Response staff to ensure seamless, accessible services.
- Works with community partners to maintain accurate resources within the information and referral database.
Qualifications
- Minimum: High school diploma.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
- Preferred: At least one year of experience providing advocacy for sexual assault survivors.
- Must complete the Crisis Center Advocacy Training upon hire.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide in-person advocacy to survivors at the Crisis Center’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) clinic or at partnering hospitals.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for callers on the Rape Response Hotline.
- Operate hotline services and offer crisis intervention support.
- Coordinate SANE services for survivors who reach out within 72 hours of the assault.
- Work closely with Rape Response staff to ensure appropriate follow-ups for all callers.
- Connect survivors to law enforcement, social services, medical providers, and other community resources as needed.
- Document all hotline interactions in the designated Database in real time.
8. Provide advocacy and support to incarcerated (PREA) survivors brought to Crisis Center by officers.
- Restock client supplies as needed.
- Wash and fold laundry (gowns, towels, washcloths, blankets) as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and showers following cases or as needed.
- Straighten interview rooms when necessary.
- Assist with data entry.
- Assist with special projects and perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director or Rape Response Coordinator.
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest and your resume to Leen Murad at lmurad@crisiscenterbham.org by August 24, 2026.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15