Medical Advocate Internship - Parks Francis
About The Position
This is a part-time, non-compensated Medical Advocate Internship within the Safety and Wellness - Sexual Violence Support Services Program. The intern will gain valuable work experience by providing crisis recovery and support, with the flexibility to work from home from time to time. The role involves being on-call to offer 24-hour medical advocacy in hospital emergency rooms and police districts. Interns are expected to provide comfort to survivors throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews, always demonstrating a non-judgmental, supportive attitude. A one-year service commitment and completion of a 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training are required. Interns will receive comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities, and networking opportunities with veteran advocates and other organizations.
Requirements
- Provide a one-year service commitment
- Complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training
- Must be 18 yrs. or older
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required
- Requires mobile phone
Responsibilities
- Be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts
- With the survivor’s permission, stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews
- Demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault
Benefits
- Comprehensive training
- Experience in crisis counseling
- References for future job opportunities
- Opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
