Advocate- Intermittent Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

WEAVE Inc • Sacramento, CA

8d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Community Response Manager, the Intermittent SART Advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referral, and follow-up services to survivors of sexual assault. This position plays a vital part of WEAVE's ability to provide trauma-informed responses on a 24/7 basis to victims and survivors of sexual assault in Sacramento County. Intermittent SART Advocates are dispatched to a medical clinic setting when a survivor is referred for a forensic medical exam following a sexual assault.  Advocates offer the survivor accompaniment, emotional support, and resources during and immediately following the exam and are responsible for ensuring that full-time WEAVE staff receive appropriate information to follow up with the survivor after the exam.

Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic individual with prior experience or training in social services and a commitment to providing trauma informed responsive services to survivors. Advocates must be able to provide support and resources in a judgement-free way and must be able to interact positively with survivors from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in the social service field is preferred.
• Successful Completion of WEAVE Peer Counselor Training and additional SART training (Post Hire.)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding client information.
• Able to respond to Sutter BEAR Clinic/hospital within the established timeframe, per agency policy and state law.
• Communicate advance notice (if possible) to the SART Advocate if unable to respond during a scheduled time slot. Attempt to find coverage if needed.
• Maintain Peer Counselor certification by completing 8 Sexual Assault Continuing Education hours annually.
• Provide copy of valid California driver license, have reliable transportation, and submit current proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide accompaniment to the Sutter BEAR Clinic (or hospital if needed) for survivors seeking medical treatment and/or receiving an evidentiary exam.
• Provide accompaniment to law enforcement or District Attorney interviews if requested.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support and information and referral to survivors and their significant others/family members at the clinic/hospital.
• Advocate on behalf of the survivor, if requested.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client documentation and submit to SART Advocate for follow-up services.
• Contact Support & Information Line when accompaniment is completed.
• Contact Consult with any pertinent information to ensure survivor centered care during follow-up.
• Communicate with WEAVEs Primary SART Advocate, as needed, for support and supervision.
• Provide professional, culturally responsive and inclusive services.
• Attend monthly Intermittent Advocate meetings.
• Commit to a reasonable number of time slots for coverage and sign up for slots in a timely fashion each month.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive non-profit wages, 100% health insurance premium coverage for most eligible employees, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions, paid holidays, generous PTO accrual, California Paid Sick Leave, an Employee Assistance Plan, and more.
• WEAVE encourages employees to constantly learn and grow their skills; we provide continuing education opportunities, social justice learning opportunities and when possible, we strive to give staff opportunities to attend appropriate conferences and seminars relevant to their work.
• We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all staff and clients feel welcome; we celebrate our differences and actively seek out new perspectives from our staff to improve our programs and services. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work positively with other staff and clients with broad arrays of backgrounds and life experiences.  All employees of WEAVE have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other organization-sponsored and participative events. All employees are also required to attend and complete annual diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness training to enhance their knowledge to fulfill this responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED