Rural On-call Part-Time Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

Position Summary [Purpose and Scope]:
This position provides direct services to victims of domestic violence & sexual assault in a hospital setting after regular business hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency funder’s requirements.

Compensation:
If you receive a call or are required to report to the hospital, your compensation will be $21.75 per hour for the duration of the active work. This role includes an on-call compensation rate of $2.00 per hour while on standby.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide on-call advocacy services at hospitals to victims, as assigned, and document service management and referrals in accordance with agency requirements
• Participate in trainings to meet continuing education and certification requirements
• Keep Supervisor apprised of activities, informally and by written word
• Perform other VOCA allowable duties as necessary or assigned to assist victims of crime

Education or Equivalent:
Bachelor’s Degree in social work/mental health or related human services field; related work experience may be substituted for education. Prior experience in working with target population.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and personal computer skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and related community resources
• Significant knowledge and commitment to feminist, domestic violence, and sexual violence doctrines
• Must pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal background check
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Florida driver’s license

Upon Hiring:

• Must pass CORE Competency Training for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Must pass and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must document 16 hours of approved continuing education annually, with at least 8 hours in trainings related to sexual assault

Holiday Schedule Requirements:
Must be able to work 7 of the 10 recognized holidays:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving (2 days)
• Christmas (2 days)
• New Year’s Day
• Presidents Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Juneteenth
• Columbus Day

Work Requirements:

• On-call time: 15 to 18 days per month
• 15 minutes per week for administrative tasks
• Staff meetings: 1 hour monthly (optional via Zoom)
• Must have adequate transportation
• Must be able to meet the required hospital response time (1 hour)
• Must have a cell phone

Training Required (30/90 Days):

• Within 30 days: Complete ACT Training (30 hours)
• Within 90 days: Complete Core Competency Training (30 hours)

Annual Training:

• Direct service employees must complete all annual training requirements

Continuing Education:

• 16 hours: Must complete in-service training each fiscal year
• 8 hours: Must complete training on relevant sexual violence issues

Physical Requirements:
Position requires the physical ability to lift approximately 25 lbs., sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend freely, and reach objects overhead. Must be able to converse on a telephone and use a keyboard effectively.

Agency Requirements:
All employees of SPARCC are expected to demonstrate a commitment to SPARCC values: Survivor-Focused, Compassion, Integrity, Connectedness, and Collaboration.

• I will strive to practice these mission-based values daily in my work in order to create an atmosphere where clients and staff are heard and responded to appropriately
• I agree to be held accountable for my actions and agree to hold co-workers accountable in order to create a responsible environment
• I recognize that providing and supporting quality client services is the priority, and my actions, attitude, and involvement should positively impact every client’s experience

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2 - $22