Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Milford, MA

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About The Position

Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team! Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year. Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support wellness. A learning environment - free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc. Teamwork atmosphere Career development support - a great place to grow your career!!! Join Wayside Trauma Intervention Services as a Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor for Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual assault? Wayside Trauma Intervention Services seeks dedicated volunteers to join our team as Evening and Overnight Sexual Assault Counselors. Your support can provide crucial assistance to those in need during their most vulnerable moments.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Survivors of past violence must be emotionally ready to assist others and be at least one year past their own assault/abuse experience.
• All Applicants must be substance-use-free and sober for at least one year before training and consent to a criminal background check (CORI).
• Monthly volunteer supervision meetings are mandatory.
• Volunteers must be 18+.
• Attendance at all 40 hours of pre-service training sessions is required.
• A dependable cellular device and vehicle are necessary to respond to the helpline and local hospitals within one hour of a request.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate support and crisis intervention via our 24-hour hotline.
• Offer individual and group counseling to help survivors navigate their healing journey.
• Accompany survivors to hospitals during their Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Exam, offering emotional support and advocacy.
• Assist survivors with legal processes, develop personalized safety plans, and learn to navigate the criminal justice and police systems.
• Engage in community outreach to raise awareness and educate the public about sexual assault.
• Connect survivors with resources and referrals that meet their unique needs.
• Provide English, Spanish, or Portuguese counseling.

Benefits

• Make a Real Impact: Your support can change lives and provide hope to survivors.
• Gain valuable skills and knowledge through our 40-hour pre-service training program and complimentary access to the Wayside Equity and Training Center.
• Join a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers committed to making a difference.
• Volunteer hours that fit your lifestyle and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed