Sexual Assault Advocate

Sexual Assault Advocate

Hiring Incentive-The Sexual Assault Advocate will be eligible for a $500 Incentive

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Rape Response Services, a subsidiary of Penquis, with offices in Bangor and Dover-Foxcroft, seeks a dynamic individual to work as a full-time, Sexual Assault Advocate. As the Sexual Assault Advocate you provide direct services to those affected by sexual violence and stalking with a focus on providing support throughout the communities in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. The Sexual Assault Advocate will be eligible for a $500 incentive if hired before September 1, 2026.

Candidates must be able to travel throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis counties to provide services and will be based out of our Bangor office.

Location: Bangor, Maine

Sexual Assault Advocate Responsibilities:

• You are responsible for offering hope, support, and advocacy to victims and people affected by sexual assault and stalking, to provide education about sexual violence and to promote prevention.

• Building and maintaining relationships with other service providers and systems to create referral networks and improve support for survivors.

• Provide training to professionals, lead multidisciplinary teams and community awareness events throughout both counties.

• Develop relationships with and provide and/or coordinate ongoing training and engagement opportunities for community partners including multidisciplinary team members (MDT), law enforcement and medical personnel.

• Participate in an on-call rotation, including nights and weekends, supporting the provision of 24/7 services to victims/survivors.

Sexual Assault Advocate Requirements:

• Required qualifications include an associate degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of one year of directly relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree in social work or related discipline is strongly preferred.

• Personal philosophy in keeping with the program’s goals and objectives and an understanding of clinical, legal and/or political issues related to sexual assault.

• Work or volunteer experience providing services and support to victims of violence are encouraged to apply.

• Must have a valid Maine driver’s license and access to reliable, insured transportation and be willing to travel throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

• Flexible work hours and on-call shifts, including evening and weekend rotations, are a requirement.

• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)

• Paid Time off +3 Days upon hire

• Paid training for all required certifications

• Dental/Health/Vision

• Retirement Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Incentives

• Employee Assistance Program

• Incentive is $500 payable the first full pay period upon hire

The current pay range for this position is $20.85-$29.19.

Please submit a cover letter and resume indicating the reasons for your interest in the position.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email: View email address on click.appcast.io (View email address on click.appcast.io) or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io).

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.

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