SAS Volunteer

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay • Ruskin, FL

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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, emotional or situational problems. The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Volunteer provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocates for survivors of sexual assault. Victim Advocate Volunteer will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, resources and community referrals. Victim Advocate Volunteer reports to the Lead Advocate and in his/her absence the Manager of Advocacy.

Requirements

• Background check required
• Must possess reliable transportation and a valid Florida Driver’s license.
• Complete 30-hour Advocacy Core Training through the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
• Employee must be at to sit, climb or balance, hear, use hands, taste/smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, talk, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service as an advocate to clients who experienced trauma from sexual assault or abuse in a safe, courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve client services and outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive victim services to all clients requesting advocacy.
• Respond to sexual assault exams 24/7, when scheduled, within 1 hours’ notice.
• Commit to volunteering for four on-call shifts a month
• Empower clients with developing a safety plan and provide information and referral as needed for resources
• Coordinate services for survivors with law enforcement, medical staff, and other systems
• Provide community outreach to increase awareness and access to services with an emphasis on minority and underserved populations.
• Attend volunteer meetings on a quarterly basis and one on one supervision as needed with the Lead Advocate
• Have knowledge of State of Florida Laws and Statutes and policies affecting victims’ rights.
• Maintain updated information for Hillsborough County resources.
• Have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures of the Crisis Center and all partnering agencies.
• Complete all training required by the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence within the designated time period.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed