Sexual Assault Advocate
LiveSafe Resources INC.
Job Description
The Sexual Assault Advocate is responsible for case management, client intake, disposition tracking, and data-management for clients served by LiveSafe Resources who have been victimized by sexual violence/abuse. The Sexual Assault Advocate works side-by-side with the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care to all clients seeking sexual assault victim services.
This position requires an extensive working knowledge of victim and family advocacy. Specifically, in the areas of violence against women, county protocols, community service provider agencies and approved service referrals. The sexual assault advocate must demonstrate competency in the application of their knowledge to identify appropriate services to address the complex and unique needs of each client.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Provide effective and efficient direct personal advocacy and crisis intervention services (as defined by the Victims of Crime Act), including but not limited to: safety planning, in-person advocacy, family advocacy when requested, accompaniment, information referral and crisis line response for individuals and families victimized by incidents of sexual assault. Complete follow-up calls, contacts with victims in accordance with agency policy and timelines.
§ Possess knowledge of community resources and provide appropriate information and professional referrals (counseling, medical, legal, other) when appropriate. Ensuring the provision of these services to victims and their family members.
§ Assist all victims with information on Georgia Crime Victim Compensation applications and aid with the application process.
§ Provide education to the victim on the criminal justice system and assist in interagency communications.
§ Demonstrate competency in computer based and other administrative functions as well as possess strong time management and organizational skills. computer based duties require the ability to operate programs including but not limited to: Excel, Outlook, Word, Power-Point, Adobe, etc...
§ Respond to calls during scheduled office hours and call shifts.
§ Accompany the SANE to the hospital and the Cobb County Adult Detention center when it is not possible for the forensic medical services to be performed on-site at LiveSafe Resources.
§ Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the SANE suite by keeping supplies stocked and organized. Must assist in maintaining a clean and patient-ready environment.
§ Assist with billing for CUCP
§ May be scheduled to assist with community outreach and training events opportunities
§ Required to enter statistical and service data into Caseworthy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong communication skills required to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize client care while balancing other job duties/responsibilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills required. Must be a “common sense” thinker and quick decision maker, when necessary.
- Must display professionalism and leadership qualities when dealing with other organizations, volunteers, board members, and staff.
- May be required to lift boxes up to 25 lbs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, preferably in psychology; social and behavioral sciences; criminal justice; or related field. Master’s Degree preferred in field of psychology; social work and/ or behavioral sciences. Bi-lingual (Spanish/ English preferred). Advanced education or training in law enforcement and/ or victim services, pre-law or paralegal.
Prefer 3-years direct-victim service client experience in child sexual abuse; sexual assault/ domestic violence. Familiar with data case tracking, case management and multi-disciplinary team protocols.
One-year of responsible experience in victim-witness advocacy assignments may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.