Sexual Assault Response Advocate

It is the Mission of Shelter From the Storm to provide services to those who have been impacted by interpersonal violence, sexual assault and stalking break the cycle of through advocacy, education, and awareness.

Position: Sexual Assault Response Advocate

Position Status: 1.0 FTE

Reports to: Programs Director in collaboration with Executive Director

Objectives

To support and further the mission and core values of Shelter From the Storm and to ensure shelter residents receive the best quality services and advocacy available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Programs Director and the Union County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
• Create and implement an outreach strategy to ensure the community and potential victims/survivors are aware of SART.
• Attend monthly SART meetings.
• Work with community care providers to develop protocols for responding to victims/survivors of sexual assault.
• Inform responders of training opportunities that are available.
• Maintain security of documents and appropriate confidentiality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the SART to provide direct service, training, and educational opportunities within the community directly related to Sexual Assault.
• Maintain confidential information in compliance with Shelter from the Storm’s Confidentiality Policy.
• Provide direct advocacy through office services.
• Assist victims/survivors in becoming safe and self-empowered through safety assessments and planning, referrals, information, and peer support.
• Assist victims/survivors in reporting to law enforcement and in pursuing protection orders.
• Assist with Organization data entry, monthly reports and provide pertinent information for reports to the Executive Director.
• Assist with entry, tracking and reporting of statistical client services data.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisors.
• Will work in partnership with the Victim Assistance Program within the District Attorney’s office.

This is an ON CALL position, must be able to travel for work, and able to respond to client needs after regular hours and on weekends to assist with crisis response and holding the hotline.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform essential duties and responsibilities as listed above. In addition, the following candidate must be able to carry out the following: attention to detail, strong organization skills, utilize effective time management. Must possess the ability to work as an individual and as part of a team, handle multiple priorities, remain calm in stressful situations, and maintain confidentiality. The Sexual Assault Response Advocate must be able to work effectively in a nonprofit environment with frequent interruptions. Evening and weekend work may be required. Must be willing and able to travel.

Skills

• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, takes initiative and is self-directed to promote operation and organizational needs.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to effectively advocate for clients.
• Knowledge of duties and responsibilities.
• Cultural responsiveness; recognition of and respect for diversity.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Honesty, integrity.

Other Requirements

• Experience working with survivors preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to regular transportation required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Must comply with all SFS policies and safety regulations.
• State of Oregon training requirements may be completed concurrent with work.
• Agree, in writing, to maintain confidentiality of clients, staff, and SFS agency always.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:

Please provide a cover letter of introduction and interest, and please provide 3 professional references. Your cover letter should include why this position is attractive to you, how your skill sets apply to this position and how this position meets your professional goals. Cover letters that do not contain these elements will be screened out.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Case management: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• La Grande, OR (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Grande, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $20