Job description

**Interested applicants should submit their Application, Cover letter and Resume demonstrating qualifications to careers@havenstan.org with SA Advocate in the subject line**

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Sexual Assault (SA) Advocate (Language Requirement: Bilingual in English and Spanish)

POSITION LEVEL: Direct Service

SUPERVISED BY: SART Program Manager

ABOUT HAVEN:
HAVEN is a catalyst for individual empowerment and societal change: advocating for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking and working to end gender-based violence. HAVEN has been serving adults and children affected by domestic and sexual violence for over 40 years. At HAVEN, we use a trauma-informed, client- centered service model, which focuses on the client setting the direction, establishing their own goals and objectives and is empowered to make their decisions.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
To ensure justice and create a more compassionate and streamlined response, service providers must intervene in a way that speaks to the context of each victim's circumstance and respects the unique roles of the different professionals involved in responding to sexual assault. Over the years, communities have developed a team approach with just those goals in mind. Multidisciplinary teams, often called SARTs (sexual assault response teams), partner together to provide interagency, coordinated responses that make victims' needs a priority, hold offenders accountable, and promote public safety. The Sexual Assault Advocate helps survivors through the maze of community services available to them and uses the experiences of survivors to improve those services.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs intermediate professional work assessing client safety needs and risk factors, provides supportive services to individuals at risk and their families, advocacy, referrals, and empowerment services. The Sexual
Assault Advocate will be working with survivors of sexual assault by providing/offering support through the forensic and court processes. The SA Advocate will work closely alongside the SART, Advocacy, Legal, and Crisis
Response/Shelter Programs in providing services and support.
This position IS NOT subject to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse because: 1) This position provides services to adults only and so is not subject to mandated reporting under CANRA OR 2) This position does not present in schools as part of a child abuse prevention program. Such a report, including sharing identifying information with a mandated reporter position at HAVEN, without following "release of confidential information" policies is a breach of confidentiality and can result in termination.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with victims of sexual assault in providing support, the full realm of advocacy, referrals, and work with first responders to sexual assault (emergency room, law enforcement agencies, Stanislaus County Public Safety and Detention Center, other safe locations, etc.) in ensuring that survivors receive respectful and appropriate services and information
• Respond to hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement agencies, the Stanislaus County Jail/Public Safety Center, and other safe locations for crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy with victims of sexual assault and violence
• Support with and provide coverage for on-call emergency response calendar during applicable business hours
• Facilitate Sexual Assault Support Groups alongside the SART Program Manager
• Assist SART PM with PREA responsibilities and provide services and support for incarcerated survivors at the Stanislaus County Jail/Public Safety Center
• Respond to crisis line and admin referrals and assess client needs and risks
• Provide peer counseling services for sexual assault survivors
• Provide court accompaniment for sexual assault survivors
• Assist with legal and restraining order services for sexual assault survivors
• If needed, the advocate will provide transportation to and from the shelter for survivors and their children
• Provide follow-up assistance to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault alongside the SART PM
• Engage in ongoing trainings to ensure best-practice development and knowledge of current resources for clients
• Effectively record, document, and submit all statistical data as needed and according to HAVEN Data policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM / DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual: Required (Spanish)

Education / Experience
● High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
● Must be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision

● Must have crisis intervention skills

● Must have effective and written communication skills

● Experience facilitating educational groups/workshops preferred

● Must have ability to provide services to and work with diverse populations

● Must have the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively

● Must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and personal vehicle suitable and legally able to carry passengers. Must successfully pass Department of Justice and FBI background check.

PAY RATE: $17.77 + $1.50 for bilingual pay

HOURS/SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week / Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Some weekends. Flexible.

BENEFITS: Health, vision, and dental insurance plans; 401k, holidays, paid vacations and sick leave

WORK LOCATION: Primary work location HAVEN Modesto Office. Telework options available.

Telework may be granted on a department-need basis after an employee has successfully completed their probationary period.

For more information about HAVEN and our mission visit our website at www.havenstan.org

HAVEN │Healthy A*lternatives to Violence En*vironments is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
HAVEN desires to have the best available person in every position. Organizational policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, and medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual: English and Spanish Required (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License & Auto Insurance (Required)

Work Location: In person

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