Sexual Assault Advocate

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

(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 Thrift Store Assistant.

General Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Lead Sexual Assault Services Advocate, the Sexual Assault Advocate will provide crisis counseling and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault, human sexual trafficking and crisis counseling to incarcerated survivors. They will co-facilitate sexual assault support groups through psychoeducation and art within the jail and/ or prison facilities and meet all OES-SA contract requirements. This employee coordinates and facilitates community education (bringing awareness about Tri-Valley Havens services) and prevention education (healthy relationship, anti-trafficking, and affirmative consent classes) at local schools.

General Requirements: Bachelor's degree with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault. One-year experience in a non-profit setting. Excellent writing ability; public speaking skills; intermediate to advanced computer skills. Ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively. Knowledge of violence toward women and childrens issues. Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish preferred. Completion of Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before). Must be comfortable with serving incarcerated survivors in a jail setting.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

CLIENT ADVOCACY

1. Provide assessment of clients who require services.
2. Serve as back-up to ensure client needs are met.
3. Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
4. Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
5. Respond to crisis line calls and serve as back-up for the crisis line.
6. Respond to SART (sexual assault response team) calls at Highland and Washington Hospitals as needed.
7. Keep monthly confidential client records.
8. Conduct support groups for survivors of sexual assault.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Contribute to Blog posts. Update and improve presentation materials as needed.
2. Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

1. Conduct prevention education classes in local area middle and high schools as needed.
2. Conduct community education presentations as needed.
3. Submit service statistics at the end of the month to the Director of Sexual Assault Services for reporting purposes.
4. Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies.

GENERAL TASKS

1. Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year, and provide advocacy services as needed in conjunction with community presentations.
2. Participates in agency meetings and special events as needed.
3. Must have an insured automobile that employee will use as necessary for agency related business.
4. Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in order 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 HAVENS MISSION.

ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS

1. Working alone
2. Working in high stress situations
3. Working in emergency situations
4. Working off-shift/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/Sutter 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.