Lead PREA Advocate

Tri Valley Haven • Pleasanton, CA

3d • $26 - $29

About The Position

Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. For over four decades, we have provided services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are currently seeking a Lead Sexual Assault PREA Advocate.

(5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills)

General Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services, the Lead
Sexual Assault PREA Advocate provides advocacy to survivors of sexual assault, coordinates and provides
crisis counseling to incarcerated survivors, and facilitates sexual assault support groups within jail and/or
prison facilities, and meets all OES-SA contract requirements. Provides direction and training to the Sexual
Assault (PREA) staff. Will assist with training programs within the community and local schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Master’s degree is a plus) with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault.
• One-year experience in a non-profit setting.
• Excellent writing ability
• Public speaking skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively.
• Completion of Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before).
• Must be willing to work in a jail/prison setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to PREA staff who provide advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention, and prevention services to incarcerated survivors.
• Reviews client interactions with PREA staff under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services.
• Meet with Sexual Assault (PREA) staff to discuss concerns and issues around working in detention facilities; ensure all advocates are adhering to best practices and established protocols.
• Meet quarterly with Jail/Prison PREA Coordinator to ensure that incarcerated persons are allowed access to advocates and services remain uninterrupted.
• Provide assessment and direct services to victims of sexual assault in detention facilities.
• Practice and maintain professional boundaries with clients at all times.
• Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
• Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
• Respond to crisis line calls and serve as back-up for the crisis line.
• Provide advocacy and support on SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) calls at Highland (Oakland) and Washington (Fremont) hospitals.
• Conduct and/or assist support groups for survivors of sexual assault.
• Responsible for complying with all laws, abuse reporting, 5150 laws and suicide assessment.
• Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.
• Participates in yearly Tri-Valley Haven events in and around the community.
• Oversees prevention education classes in local area middle and high schools as needed.
• Conduct community education presentations as needed.
• Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year, and provide advocacy services as needed in conjunction with community presentations.
• Must pass background clearance to enter jail/prison/detention centers.
• Attends all department and mandatory organization meetings.
• Participates in community fundraising and special events as needed.
• Must have an insured automobile that employee will use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients.
• Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in order to be able to drive for the agency.
• Must be vaccinated.
• Must be within 1 hour of SART calls at Highland and Washington Hospitals.
• OTHER RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE DIRECTOR OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S MISSION.
• Working alone
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Working in high stress situations
• Working in emergency situations
• Working off-shift/rotating schedule
• Good reading vision
• Good communication skills
• Specific knowledge or education
• Learning ability
• Operation of motor vehicle
• Good distance vision
• Ability to speak clearly
• Ability to discriminate speech
• Reasoning and thinking skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Computer literacy
• Lifting and/or carrying 10 to 20 pounds

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits (Kaiser/Sutter Platinum and Gold Plans).
• Employee dental and vision benefits, 100% agency paid.
• Free life insurance coverage, $20,000.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
• Two floating holidays and 15 paid holidays.
• Retirement Plan, plus match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level