THIS JOB IS POSTED ON BEHALF OF THE Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center, WHICH POSTED THE POSITION TO THE RICOMJOB LIST ON MAY 29
TO APPLY please email resume to aimee@bvadvocacycenter.org
The SASP Advocate will be responsible for providing comprehensive services to victims/survivors of sexual assault. Using a trauma informed approach, the SASP advocate will provide a continuum of services including crisis intervention; hospital accompaniment; law enforcement support and advocacy through criminal justice process. The SASP advocate will be responsible to help address gaps in services while providing case management for those affected by sexual assault. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: provide crisis intervention services and referral referrals to be received through existing 24-hour hotline Accompany and advocate through medical, criminal justice, and social support systems, including medical facilities, police, and court proceedings. Provide crisis intervention and comprehensive service coordination and supervision to assist sexual assault victims and family or household members. Provide short-term individual and group support services. Connect clients to other programming, including court advocacy, law enforcement victim advocates, housing opportunities, etc. Skills and Abilities Required: · Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field · Understanding of sexual assault issues · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Ability to deal effectively in stressful situations and to handle crisis as they arise · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 per year.
