Intern, Sexual Assault Services

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, and emotional or situational problems. The Sexual Assault Services Victim Advocate Intern provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocates for survivors of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Services Victim Advocate Intern will coordinate services for survivors with medical, legal, mental health and social service systems. The Sexual Assault Services Victim Advocate Intern will receive guidance from the Director of Sexual Assault Services, , Supervisor of Advocacy, and Victim Advocates. This position reports to the Supervisor of Advocacy for supervision. In the absence of the Supervisor of Advocacy, the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Intern will report to the Director of Advocacy.

Requirements

Level II background check required.
Working toward bachelor’s degree in social work, mental health, or other social sciences related field.
Must possess reliable transportation and a valid Florida Driver’s license.
Complete 30-hour self-study (within 30 days of hire) training through the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service as an advocate to clients who have experienced trauma from sexual assault or abuse in a safe, courteous, and professional manner.
Participate in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and use data to improve client services and outcomes.
Provide comprehensive victim services to all clients requesting advocacy.
Respond to sexual assault exams 24/7.
Provide community outreach to increase awareness and access to The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay services with an emphasis on minority and underserved populations.
Provide sexual assault awareness and prevention education presentations to various community groups, schools, social service agencies, and other groups as needed.
Attend community meetings and professionally represent the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
Develop and maintain relationships with the medical, legal, mental health and social service systems in order to better advocate for victims of sexual violence.
Have knowledge of State of Florida Statutes and policies impacting victims’ rights and options.
Accompany clients to legal and medical appointments as related to their experience with sexual violence.
Assist clients through the Crime Victim Compensation application process.
Assist clients through the process of filing injunctions for protection through the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Maintain updated information for Hillsborough County community resources.
Attend all SAS department and other required Crisis Center of Tampa Bay meetings.
Use the empowerment model to develop safety plans with clients.
Develop positive and collaborative relationships with other agencies.
Have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures of the Crisis Center and all partnering agencies.
Know and comply with HIPAA regulation.