Evening Advocate

Reports To: Advocacy Coordinator Purpose: To provide advocacy, information, support, and resources to SAC clients. Major Duties Include: Provide advocacy services to sexual assault survivors of all ages (safety planning; filing for victim?s compensation; communicating between clients and law enforcement or other government agencies; accompany clients to court; assisting clients in pressing charges or obtaining orders of protection against the sexual offender; connecting clients to other needed resources; etc.). Participate in Medical Accompaniment Program by assuming clinic coverage Monday ? Friday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am. Carry a caseload of advocacy clients who were referred through the SAFE Clinic, Clinical department, Crisis Line, walk-ins etc. Attend Criminal Injuries Compensation training every 3 years. Provide education and training to the community regarding sexual assault victimization issues. Increase collaborative relationships with other community agencies providing legal and victim advocacy services to clients. Maintain appropriate and thorough documentation and electronic records. Attend regularly scheduled Advocacy Team meetings. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Advocacy Coordinator. Other duties assigned. Job Type: Full-Time, hourly position (Range of $25.00 - $26.00 per hour). Monday - Friday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am. Some overnight and weekend hours are required. Education Requirements: A bachelor?s degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field. A minimum of 2 years? work experience in a related field. Qualifications: Supervisory experience preferred. Experience in the field of supporting victims. Ability to offer stabilization and safety planning assistance to crisis clients. Experience and comfort with public speaking. Familiarity with court system and TN State codes and laws is preferred. Ability to communicate with professionals clearly and effectively from varied fields including social service organizations, law enforcement, criminal justice, government agencies, other therapeutic organizations, etc. Experience working with sexual assault victims/survivors and/or systems/organizations working on behalf of sexual assault victims/survivors preferred. SAC reserves the right to waive any of the above qualifications dependent on work experience and other qualifying factors. Competencies: Ability to work with multidisciplinary team of individuals representing multiple organizations and interests. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from multiple disciplines to build and maintain meaningful relationships and partnerships. Models trauma-informed approach and cultural humility related to client care, and team/organizational wellness. Organized, detail oriented, and flexible. Able to identify and respond to shifting priorities. Utilizes good judgement to navigate uncertainty and conflict. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to navigate electronic record keeping systems. Benefits: SAC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-covered long-term disability insurance and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefits Discounted supplemental AFLAC benefit options 401(k) Plan with matching options 15 days of Paid Time Off annually, with increased accrual rates each year 10 paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays annually 12 hours of Days of Action annually Self-Care Leave with every five years of employment Monthly Therapy Stipend To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@sacenter.org. SAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.