Advocate

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine • Brunswick, ME

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About The Position

The Advocate (ECSL) provides direct assistance and support to survivors of sexual violence and their family members in Eastern Cumberland (Brunswick, Harpswell, and the islands), Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. The role is based at the SASSMM Brunswick Office, with remote work approved, and is regular part-time employment for 24 hours per week.

The Advocate provides crisis response, client accompaniment, community-based advocacy, support groups, and drop-in support services. The role includes coverage of the 24/7 helpline, coordination with community resources and referral sources, participation in systems-services programming, meetings, training, and required data collection. The Advocate is accountable to the Systems Advocacy Lead for client-related or systems support and to the Executive Director regarding agency programming and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work/life experience.
• Excellent organizational ability and oral and written communication skills.
• Training or experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of sexual violence.
• Ability to respond to people in crisis and an open-minded nature.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to changing priorities.
• Excellent computer literacy, organizational, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support services for survivors and family members following sexual assault in Eastern Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln Counties.
• Accompany clients as needed to courthouses, local police departments, police interviews and other law-enforcement procedures, hospital forensic medical exams, restorative circles, and related appointments.
• Participate in MECASA Systems Services programming and MSTEN meetings, including collecting and sharing data and best practices for scheduled reports.
• Maintain and enter statistical data required by funding and agency requirements.
• Participate in biweekly one-on-one supervision with the Systems Advocacy Lead to develop a workplan, support self-management and policy compliance, meet data-collection requirements, and share feedback and accountability regarding ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with other Systems and Education & Outreach Advocates to ensure consistent service delivery and coverage.
• Establish contact and collaborate with community resources and referral sources.
• Provide community-based advocacy and support services, including support groups and drop-in support services, as required.
• Attend meetings and initiatives relevant to the agency's mission.
• Complete at least 12 hours of professional development training per year in consultation with the Systems Advocacy Lead.
• Assist the Advocacy Services Coordinator as needed.
• Complete SASSMM's 47-hour Advocate Training.
• Participate in coverage of the 24/7 helpline and respond to client or volunteer advocate needs.
• Support client needs identified through the support line, SASSMM office phone, affiliated schools, or other community partners.
• Co-facilitate in-person or online support groups as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time