FJC Sexual Assault Liaison

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Empower survivors and champion change in our community! Join our team at Partnership to provide advocacy during critical moments and lead efforts to combat sexual violence in Chattanooga. As the FJC Sexual Assault Liaison, you will facilitate seamless collaboration between Partnership’s Rape Crisis Center and the Chattanooga Family Justice Center. This full-time position is eligible for all company standard benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field (i.e. psychology, sociology, etc.)
• 1 yr. of experience in social work or human services field
• Able to empathize and build rapport with clients and their families
• Able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention
• Able to establish and maintain professional relationships within and outside the agency
• Basic understanding of trauma and how to work with vulnerable populations
• Able to work flexible hours
  
  
  

Essential Job Duties:

• Adheres to the trauma-informed care practice approach and other applicable evidence-based models in service delivery.
• Answers the Crisis hotline, completes assessment of the caller’s needs, and provides them with information, referrals, crisis counseling, safety planning, and any additional information requested by caller.
• Participates in Rape Crisis Center intakes and walk-ins, coordinates a sexual assault forensic exam if requested, provides case management as needed, and provides follow-up services for clients.
• Monitors client behavior and maintains awareness of client’s emotional and physical needs. Practices appropriate interventions when client situations occur.
• Provides law enforcement and court advocacy for clients and assists in applying for victim compensation when applicable.
• Participates in on-call rotation system, as needed.
• Performs other duties related to this position as determined necessary.
  
  
  

The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.

The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, religion, or beliefs, genetic or health information, marital or familial status, or any other legally protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

403(b)

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience: Social work: 1 year (Required)

Language: Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required)

Ability to Commute: Chattanooga, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Chattanooga, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person