Sexual Assault Response Advocate - Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 15

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE ADVOCATE - NIGHT SHIFT

POSITION DETAIL

INFORMATION

Job Title

Sexual Assault Response Advocate - Night Shift

Department

Advocacy

Starting Pay

$15.00 per hour

Hours

Night shift: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, Monday - Sunday

Schedule

Rotating 7 nights on / 7 nights off

FLSA Status

Exempt Employee

Immediate Supervisor

Program Manager

Most Recently Revised

05/27/2026

Position Summary

The Sexual Assault Response Advocate - Night Shift provides after-hours crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and resources to survivors of sexual assault during overnight response hours. This position is responsible for remaining available and responsive from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Sunday, during the assigned 7-night rotation.

Position Highlights

• Rotating overnight schedule of 7 nights on / 7 nights off.
• Night shift hours are 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, Monday through Sunday, during the assigned rotation.
• $15.00 per hour starting pay.
• Applicants must be able to respond to area hospitals within 45 minutes during assigned response hours.
• A 30-hour training is provided to meet Georgia Sexual Assault Services accreditation standards.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct after-hours services to survivors of sexual assault, including crisis intervention, advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, and resource coordination.
• Staff the Sexual Assault Response Team during assigned overnight hours and respond to calls, hospitals, and other service needs within required timeframes.
• Remain available and responsive throughout the assigned overnight shift from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
• Complete accurate documentation for all calls, client contacts, hospital responses, referrals, and services provided.
• Communicate urgent updates, client needs, and follow-up items to the Program Manager or day shift staff as appropriate.
• Coordinate with hospitals, law enforcement, courts, shelters, and community partners when needed.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, staff development activities, and case reviews as scheduled.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with each client to identify immediate needs, safety concerns, available supports, and next steps.
• Provide appropriate referrals and resources to support client safety, healing, and stability.
• Act as a liaison between the agency, clients, hospitals, law enforcement, courts, community partners, and other service providers as appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of all services provided for, with, or on behalf of clients.
• Abide by confidentiality policies at all times.
• Report any knowledge or suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect according to agency policy and applicable reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or agency leadership.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• This position primarily works in an office, community, hospital, and on-call response environment depending on shift assignment and client needs.
• This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, phone/computer use, and written documentation.
• Staff may be required to travel locally and regionally in an agency or personal vehicle for response duties, meetings, trainings, conferences, or related events.
• This position requires flexibility in scheduling and job function because sexual assault response services require 24-hour coverage, including holidays and high-demand periods.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain and maintain vehicle insurance.
• This position mandates a minimum age of 21 years due to insurance requirements for on-call response responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated skill in writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and professional documentation.
• Competency in crisis management, advocacy, case management, or victim services preferred.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the unique circumstances of underserved populations and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and trauma-informed during crisis situations.
• Fluency in languages other than English preferred.
• Previous overnight, on-call, crisis response, or independent work experience preferred for night shift duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The agency believes that people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, LGBTQ people, and people from other marginalized communities bring unique and important perspectives to this work. Applicants from these communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications associated with the position.