Advocate - Iowa Sexual Abuse

Family Resources•Davenport, IA

22d•$46,376

About The Position

The Advocate - Sexual Abuse provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual abuse in Scott, Muscatine, Louisa, Clinton, and Jackson Counties. Responsibilities include advocacy, case management, emotional support, support groups, and safety planning. The advocate provides support in medical facilities, within the legal system, and in community settings as appropriate. Collaboration with community partners is essential to ensure survivor needs are prioritized. This position participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation for Survivor Services, covering day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts across all five counties. Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance are required. This role operates under the direction of the Supervisor - Braking Traffik and Iowa Sexual Abuse and Domestic Abuse. A flexible schedule may be needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.
Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.
Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
3 years of related human services field work preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocacy
Case management
Emotional support
Support groups
Safety planning
Provide support in medical facilities
Provide support within the legal system
Provide support in community settings as appropriate
Collaboration with community partners
Participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation for Survivor Services, covering day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts across all five counties

Benefits

32-hour work week
Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability (employer covers most of the premium)
Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer)
Paid time options: 8 to 16 hours of PTO each month, based on education/experience; PTO rolls over each year up to 320 hours
24 hours of personal time
40 hours of self-care time
Prorated at date of hire and resets each January 1
Longevity leave: after 10 years of full-time employment, employees receive 8 paid weeks off without using other leave
12 paid holidays
401(k) with 50% employer match up to 10%, plus financial planning guidance
Pet insurance options
$25.00 monthly cell phone reimbursement
$0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-life balance
Employer qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Efficient, inclusive, flexible, trauma-informed work environment
Manageable workloads