Sexual Violence Victim Advocate

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide case management sessions for victims of sexual violence.
• Coordinate the volunteer hospital advocacy program to ensure that coverage is maintained twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• When requested by a victim, assist the victim in completing a petition for a temporary order of protection
• Provide advocacy through the hotline to victims of sexual violence.
• Assist victims with safety planning before, during and after the full order hearing.
• Provide case management and/or victim advocacy services to facilitate the victims’ quest for independence.
• Assist the Training Manager in preparing sexual violence and human trafficking victim service provision training for new staff and volunteers twice a year.
• Coordinate services to victims of human trafficking between True North and other agencies.
• Train service providers in the community and other social service organizations in victim screening and service provision.
• Provide the community at large (civic organizations, businesses, student organizations, schools, among others) with education on the dynamics of sexual violence and recognition of trauma in those individuals.
• Be on the hospital on-call rotation as a staff backup for the hospital volunteer advocates.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties both within the program area and throughout the agency, as requested or required by the Executive Director.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that precautions are taken to provide security and confidentiality for all residents and non-residents.
• May be asked or required to participate in training activities that facilitate the performance of job duties (some travel may be required).
• Carry out the policies of the governing body and the Executive Director in the performance of job duties.
• Keep professional boundaries with clients and maintain client confidentiality.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location