Medical Advocate Volunteer

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago•Addison, IL

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About The Position

Medical Advocate Volunteer (Non-compensation Part-time) Sexual Violence Support Services Program Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY! As a medical advocate volunteer, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor’s permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Volunteers must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Volunteer Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations. Locations: Chicago, Chicago Heights, and Addison Must be 18 yrs. or older One-year commitment required Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required Requires mobile phone Flexible work schedule To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the online application. Easy-Apply candidates will not be considered for this opportunity

Requirements

Must be 18 yrs. or older
One-year commitment required
Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required
Requires mobile phone
Complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts
Provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews
Demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault