PRN Hospital Advocate
About The Position
YWCA Northeast Kansas seeks a PRN Hospital Advocate to provide on-call, crisis-responsive advocacy to people receiving Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations (SANEs) or other forensic medical examinations. Reporting to the Sexual Assault Crisis Advocate, this position responds in person to medical facilities, including Stormont Vail Health, and offers immediate, survivor-centered, trauma-informed support. The role provides coverage during designated on-call shifts and responds when activated, helping ensure timely access to emotional support, information, and connections to services. The advocate may support pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, as well as secondary victims or survivors. Duties also include conducting shelter screenings and intakes when appropriate, documenting services and client interactions, communicating information for continuity of care, and collaborating with shelter and CSE staff. The position is PRN, with shifts mutually determined to provide fill-in or backup coverage for scheduled shelter staff.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people in crisis, including those impacted by sexual violence.
- Commitment to survivor-centered, trauma-informed advocacy practices.
- Ability to work independently and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- First Aid and CPR certification within 180 days of hire.
- Commitment to relationship building and teamwork, while exercising initiative and autonomy.
- Commitment to the YWCA mission and values, including racial equity and social justice.
- Valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout the multi-county rural service area.
- Ability to pass various background checks.
- Ability to work a flexible work-week schedule.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
Responsibilities
- Remain available during assigned on-call rotations and respond to hospital advocacy needs.
- Respond in person to medical facilities, including Stormont Vail Health, to support individuals receiving SANEs or forensic medical examinations.
- Provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed emotional support, grounding, and information during the examination process.
- Explain rights, options, and available resources without directing or prescribing decisions.
- Support pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, and secondary victims or survivors, as appropriate.
- Conduct initial shelter screenings and intakes as appropriate to assess safety needs and service eligibility.
- Document client interactions, services, and relevant information according to program and funder requirements.
- Complete required logs, reports, timekeeping, and administrative documentation accurately and on time.
- Communicate critical information to incoming staff or supervisors to support continuity of care.
- Collaborate with shelter and CSE staff to coordinate consistent service delivery.
- Maintain knowledge of CSE services, community resources, and referral options.
- Participate in required training and maintain readiness to respond to crises.
- Reflect and support the organization's mission, values, and survivor-centered approach.
- Practice cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in daily interactions.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or CEO.
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