Sexual Assault Advocate

General Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services, the Sexual Assault Advocate will provide crisis counseling and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and human sexual trafficking. They will co-facilitate sexual assault support groups within the jail and/ or prison facilities and meet all OES-SA contract requirements. This employee coordinates and facilitates community education (bringing awareness about Tri-Valley Haven’s services) and prevention education (healthy relationship, anti-trafficking, and affirmative consent classes) at local schools. General Requirements: Bachelor's degree with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault. One-year experience in a non-profit setting. Excellent writing ability; public speaking skills; intermediate to advanced computer skills. Ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively. Knowledge of violence toward women and children issues. Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish preferred. Completion of Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before). AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY I. OUTREACH AND CLIENT RESOURCES A. Responsible for outreach to the community and to sexual assault survivors. Assist with SA training and represent Tri-Valley Haven in a professional manner to the community. II. CLIENT ADVOCACY A. Provide assessment of clients who require services. B. Serve as back-up to ensure client needs are met. C. Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites. D. Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed. E. Respond to crisis line calls and serve as back-up for the crisis line. F. Provide back-up response on sexual assault calls. G. Keep monthly confidential client records. H. Conduct support groups for survivors of sexual assault. III. COMMUNICATIONS A. Contribute to Blog posts. B. Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities. IV. COMMUNITY EDUCATION A. Conduct prevention education classes in local area middle and high schools as needed. B. Conduct community education presentations as needed. C. Submit stats at the end of the month to the Director of Sexual Assault Services. D. Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies. IV. GENERAL TASKS A. Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year, and provide advocacy services as needed in conjunction with community presentations. B. Participates in agency meetings and special events as needed. C. Must have a valid California driver’s license and an insured automobile that employee will use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients. D. Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in order to be able to drive for the agency. V. 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. VI. ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS A. Working alone B. Working in high stress situations C. Working in emergency situations D. Working off-shift/rotating schedule E. Good reading vision F. Sitting G. Good communication skills H. Specific knowledge or education I. Learning ability J. Operation of motor vehicle K. Good distance vision L. Ability to speak clearly M. Ability to discriminate speech N. Reasoning and thinking skills O. Ability to problem solve P. Typing or keyboarding skills Q. Lifting 10 to 20 pounds R. Carrying 10 to 20 pounds Tri-Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.90 - $26.76 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Application Question(s): Are you bilingual? If so, what language do you speak? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: working with survivors of sexual assault: 1 year (Preferred) non-profit: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person