Survivor Outreach Specialist

YWCA of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

Provide services and support to survivors of sexual violence and domestic assault for the purpose of reducing the impact of the experienced trauma. Provide ongoing outreach and awareness of domestic and sexual violence to reduce the social stigma and silence around domestic and sexual violence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Good communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to relate to diverse groups of people.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Access to private transportation, valid driver’s license with insurance complying with minimum agency standards.
Must be able to pass State Child Abuse/Neglect screening & Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the nature and dynamics of sexual violence preferred.
Knowledge of community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess community needs: Develop and enhance programming to meet those needs.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage survivors of domestic/sexual violence.
Coordinate awareness month outreach activities.
Network and develop collaborative relationships with key community partners and landlords including training and resources.
Provide appropriate trauma-informed, client-centered advocacy and case management services in accordance with MOCADSV Service Standards and a Housing first framework.
Manage the process for providing housing financial assistance from various sources ensuring all funding requirements are met and appropriate documentation is collected and maintained.
Collaborate with participants to provide ongoing case management and monitor housing stability.
Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, transportation assistance, advocacy, safety planning, education/information, referrals, resources, follow up support to survivors of domestic/sexual violence, assist with ex-parte’s and facilitate support groups.
Complete requirements to provide hospital advocacy services at Mosaic’s Emergency Department and provide services, as assigned.
Engage in systems advocacy with local hospital/medical, law enforcement, and/or the court system for purposes of improving community response.
Maintains accurate and timely records of services and service statistics and communicates as needed with internal and external resources.
Participate in community collaborations, team meetings, professional development activities and training as assigned.
Coordinates with organization outreach related to Marketing and Communications, including social media calendar, information, and media interviews.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and/or assigned.
Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.
Other related duties as required and/or assigned.