Sexual Abuse/Assault Advocate

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery•Lorain, OH

2d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the CAC/LCRC Coordinator. This position has the general responsibility for providing direct services to survivors and secondary survivors of sexual assault/abuse. This includes during exams, forensic interviews, scheduled appointments, and our 24 hour hotline and on-call schedule. This position is responsible for providing services that meet the needs of survivors (both children and adults), constituents, and the community in compliance with program standards.

Requirements

A working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.
Sensitivity to different cultures and an understanding of the intersection of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, or other identity factors in issues of sexual violence.
Good speaking and language skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Bachelors in Social Work or related field required.
An Associate’s Degree in Social Work or related field may be considered with previous work experience working children and/or adults who have experienced sexual assault/abuse.
Strong written and oral skills are necessary.
Must be able to work well under pressure and demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
The necessity for travel requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, have proof of automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle.
Favorable references and/or evaluations are required.

Nice To Haves

Certification through the Ohio Advocate Network preferred.
Previous crisis intervention and diversity training desired.

Responsibilities

Direct service to survivors of sexual assault/abuse
Case Coordination
Coordination and facilitation of support groups
Prison outreach
Providing crisis intervention, support, psycho-education, referral and linkage to community resources and advocacy to survivors and secondary survivors of sexual assault/abuse of all ages.
Providing services during forensic exams, forensic interviews (both on and off-site), and scheduled appointments.
Adhering to strict confidentiality and anonymity when dealing with clients/ survivors.
Providing support to survivors during interviews, court hearings, and throughout the legal process.
Providing education on the court process/legal proceedings, their rights and responsibilities and linkage to Victims Compensation, VINE, etc.
Providing advocacy on the hotline and performing on-call duties.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, case tracking and documentation, and referral and linkage to community resources.
Scheduling, screening, coordination of curriculum, and the facilitation of support groups for survivors of sexual assault.
Keeping current on inmates’ rights and responsibilities, attending facility meetings and coordination of services.
Facilitating prevention curriculums.
Maintaining a good on-time and attendance record.
Crisis intervention/intake (children/families)
Crisis intervention/intake (adults)
Direct service to co-survivors of sexual abuse/assault
Direct service to survivors of sexual abuse (on-going: (children/families) FTF/FTK
Direct service to survivors of sexual abuse/assault (on-going: adults) FTF/FTK
Timely, accurate, appropriate to case flow documentation.