Sexual Assault Advocate

Clackamas Women's Services•Oregon City, OR

9d•$26 - $29

About The Position

Responsible for providing confidential advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, and support services to sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse survivors accessing services at Providence Hospitals in Clackamas County through mobile response to Providence Hospitals, SAFE Center, and other settings and has a sexual assault focus, working closely with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) and other hospital staff. In shelter co-location, this position supports the general operations of the CWS emergency shelter and provides additional on-site support to participants as needed/requested.

Requirements

Experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Case management or advocacy-based experience preferred.
Experience with hospital-based advocacy strongly preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of domestic and sexual violence and its effects on survivors, their children and society.
Willingness to complete 40-hr confidential advocate training.
Demonstrated understanding of anti-oppression issues, ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and understanding of culturally competent service delivery methods.
Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a wide range of public and private systems intersecting with the DVSA field (law enforcement, DHS, courts, education, etc.).
Computer proficiency in Windows environment including word processing and spreadsheets
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required; position includes use of personal vehicle to complete some tasks.
Must be able to travel throughout Clackamas County and the Greater Portland Area.
The person in this position frequently: moves throughout CWS worksites and the community to meet with participants, donors, volunteers, community members, partners, and staff. The person will also periodically move supplies and other items (up to 50 lbs.) from one place to another, participates in community events, and may work in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) and bi-culturally competent preferred.

Responsibilities

Hospital Response and Advocacy- .75 FTE
Provide accompaniment during sexual assault, domestic violence & strangulation forensic exams in the emergency departments and SAFE Center, including:
Provide support to survivors seeking medical services who disclose sexual assault or domestic violence or who a provider identifies as needing additional resources.
Continue to support survivors in coordinating for other needs after medical care has been provided.
Provide the following support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who seek services through Providence Hospitals:
Short-term, crisis intervention services
Providing information regarding the process, options, and survivor rights.
Emotional support
Safety planning
Systems and resource navigation, making warm handoffs to partners
Collaborate with survivors to meet needs, support strengths, and navigate challenges
Assist with individualized goal setting and planning
Sexual assault and domestic violence education
Support survivors navigating emergency needs (housing, accessing prescriptions, travel).
Assist participants in accessing emergency and long-term housing resources
Provide accompaniment and transportation in agency vehicle
Provide follow-up and on-going case management to survivors who accessed services in the hospital and offer a warm handoff to other CWS programs (Shelter, Counseling, Advocacy, and Youth services).
Build relationships with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and other hospital staff and provide consultation as needed.
Collaborate with Law Enforcement and systems-based advocates for survivors who wish to report.
Participate and provide trainings related to hospital advocacy and sexual assault as requested.
Work to establish effective, positive, and ongoing relationships with community partners.
Contribute to a successful team within the shared advocacy model and work from a team-based approach in conjunction with other advocates. Provide support and assist coworkers in response to fluctuations in workloads.
In shelter co-location, support general shelter operations through:
Responding to calls on the CWS crisis line
Supporting community events at the shelter
Supporting participants in the moment as needed with emotional support, triaging needs, providing information, etc.
Support the shelter case management team as requested with participant supportive services.
Supporting the general upkeep and cleaning of the shelter facility
Supporting the shelter staff during emergency situations as directed
General responsibilities
Represent the mission and values of CWS to program participants and community partners.
Complete documentation of all services, including intakes, releases of information, demographics tracking, and statistics within the CWS database for all participants on a minimum of a weekly basis.
Maintain appropriate participant confidentiality in accordance with advocate privilege and federal statutes.
Provide consultation and support for community partners through collaboration and information sharing regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault and their impact on survivors.
Participate in speaking engagements and educational trainings as requested.
Work in conjunction with other staff to provide consistent services to participants.
Attend CWS all staff meetings and regular team meetings.
Meet regularly with the supervisor to plan and prioritize projects.
Submit necessary monthly timesheets and mileage reimbursement forms.
Manage daily schedule appropriately.
Other duties as assigned.