SEXUAL ASSAULT (SART) ADVOCATE

Job Description

Job Description

(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 (SART) Advocate.

 

General Responsibilities : Under the direct supervision of the SART Manager, the SA Advocate for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) will respond to SART calls, in the agency’s service area, to serve survivors of sexual assault and human sexual trafficking. The SA advocate will answer the crisis hotline regularly and work two evening shifts per week.

 

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 children’s issues. Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish a big plus. Completion of agency provided 70-hour DV/SA training within 6 months of employment.

 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

 

CLIENT ADVOCACY

1. Respond to SART calls within the agency’s service area.
2. Provide support and advocacy to survivors at the hospital undergoing a forensic exam and while reporting to law enforcement.
3. Provide follow-up support to clients and connect them to other agency services or partner agency services as needed.
4. Work two evening shifts (one Saturday preferred) to ensure extended availability of services
5. Serve as back-up staff (once per quarter) to ensure client needs are met.
6. Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
7. Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
8. Provide coverage for the crisis hotline on a regular basis.
9. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with law enforcement agencies and hospitals.
10. Enter services provided into the client database for reporting purposes. Keep monthly confidential client records

 

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

1. Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.
2. Assist with tabling and outreach events to increase the visibility of Tri Valley Haven services
3. Participate in conducting staff in-service training across the agency. (CEUs)
4. Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies.
5. Assist with community education presentations regarding sexual assault issues and response.
6. Provide crisis intervention & therapeutic art workshops to incarcerated survivors.

 

GENERAL TASKS

1. Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year.
2. Must have an insured automobile that the employee will use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients.
3. Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to be able to drive for the agency.

 

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

ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS

1. Working alone
2. Working in high stress situations
3. Working in emergency situations
4. Evening / rotating schedule
5. Good reading vision
6. Sitting
7. Good communication skills
8. Specific knowledge or education
9. Learning ability
10. Operation of motor vehicle
11. Good distance vision
12. Ability to speak clearly
13. Ability to discriminate speech
14. Reasoning and thinking skills
15. Ability to solve problems
16. Typing or keyboarding skills
17. Lifting 10 to 20 pounds
18. Carrying 10 to 20 pounds

 

Tri Valley Haven's Value Proposition 

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

1. Excellent health benefits (Kaiser/HealthNet Platinum and Gold Plans).
2. Employee dental and vision benefits, 100% agency paid.
3. Free life insurance coverage, $20,000.
4. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
5. Two floating holidays and 15 paid holidays.
6. Retirement Plan, plus match.
7. Employee Assistance Program.
8. Flexible Spending Account.

 

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.