SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $23.90- $27.50 per hour

(5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills)

Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. For over four decades, we have provided services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.We are currently seeking a Sexual Assault Advocate.

General Responsibilities : Under the supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services, the Sexual Assault Advocate will provide crisis counseling and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and human sexual trafficking. This employee coordinates and facilitates community education (bringing awareness about Tri-Valley Havens services) and prevention education (healthy relationship, anti-trafficking, and affirmative consent classes) at local schools.

General Requirements : Bachelor's degree preferred with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault. One-year experience in a non-profit setting. Knowledge of issues surrounding survivors of sexual assault, basic de-escalation skills and the ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively. Knowledge of violence toward women and childrens issues. Bilingual / Fluent Spanish preferred. Completion of agency provided 70-hour DV / SA training within 6 months of employment.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

CLIENT ADVOCACY

• Respond to crisis line calls relating to sexual assault, assess to determine appropriate services. Provide similar support to community clients in person when needed.
• Respond to SART (sexual assault response team) calls within the agencys service area as needed
• Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed
• Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a calendar for prevention education in middle and high schools.
• Conduct prevention education classes in local area middle, high schools and within the community as needed
• Enter services provided in the client database for reporting purposes.
• Serve as back-up staff to ensure client needs are met.

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

GENERAL TASKS

OTHER RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE Director of SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVENS MISSION.

ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS

Tri Valley Haven's Value Proposition

In addition to offering meaningful work, job stability and competitive compensation, eligible employees receive :

Tri Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity or sexual orientation is tolerated. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made equitably. We examine our unconscious biases and create an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcome.