SEXUAL ASSAULT (SART) ADVOCATE

Tri Valley Haven•Pleasanton, CA

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

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.

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.
Working alone
Working in high stress situations
Working in emergency situations
Evening / rotating schedule
Good reading vision
Sitting
Good communication skills
Specific knowledge or education
Learning ability
Operation of motor vehicle
Good distance vision
Ability to speak clearly
Ability to discriminate speech
Reasoning and thinking skills
Ability to solve problems
Typing or keyboarding skills
Lifting 10 to 20 pounds
Carrying 10 to 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

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.