SEXUAL ASSAULT (SART) ADVOCATE

Tri Valley Haven • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. For over four decades, we have provided services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are currently seeking a Sexual Assault (SART) Advocate.
General Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the SART Manager, the SA Advocate for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) will respond to SART calls, in the agency’s service area, to serve survivors of sexual assault and human sexual trafficking. The SA advocate will answer the crisis hotline regularly and work two evening shifts per week.
General Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault. One-year experience in a non-profit setting. Knowledge of issues surrounding survivors of sexual assault, basic de-escalation skills and the ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively. Knowledge of violence toward women and children’s issues. Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish a big plus. Completion of agency provided 70-hour DV/SA training within 6 months of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault.
• One-year experience in a non-profit setting.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding survivors of sexual assault, basic de-escalation skills and the ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of violence toward women and children’s issues.
• Completion of agency provided 70-hour DV/SA training within 6 months of employment.
• Must have an insured automobile that the employee will use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients.
• Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to be able to drive for the agency.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish a big plus.
• 5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills

Responsibilities

• Respond to SART calls within the agency’s service area.
• Provide support and advocacy to survivors at the hospital undergoing a forensic exam and while reporting to law enforcement.
• Provide follow-up support to clients and connect them to other agency services or partner agency services as needed.
• Work two evening shifts (one Saturday preferred) to ensure extended availability of services
• Serve as back-up staff (once per quarter) to ensure client needs are met.
• Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
• Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
• Provide coverage for the crisis hotline on a regular basis.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with law enforcement agencies and hospitals.
• Enter services provided into the client database for reporting purposes. Keep monthly confidential client records
• Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.
• Assist with tabling and outreach events to increase the visibility of Tri Valley Haven services
• Participate in conducting staff in-service training across the agency. (CEUs)
• Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies.
• Assist with community education presentations regarding sexual assault issues and response.
• Provide crisis intervention & therapeutic art workshops to incarcerated survivors.
• Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year.
• Must have an insured automobile that the employee will use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients.
• Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to be able to drive for the agency.
• OTHER RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE Director of SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S MISSION.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits (Kaiser/HealthNet Platinum and Gold Plans).
• Employee dental and vision benefits, 100% agency paid.
• Free life insurance coverage, $20,000.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
• Two floating holidays and 15 paid holidays.
• Retirement Plan, plus match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level