This is a part-time variable on call position involving 24 hour coverage including weekends and holidays. The On –Call Volunteer Response Advocate is responsible for providing immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals to victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse through St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team's 24-hour Crisis line and during the medical forensic examinations.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Advocacy Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond immediately to crisis calls, ascertain the victim’s immediate needs and provide crisis intervention and information and referral services.
- Encourage the victim to seek medical forensic examination and accompany, when appropriate.
- Provides emotional support, and comfort to the victim and victim’s loved ones during the examination.
- Offer victims information, as appropriate, regarding local resources for immediate safety and/or shelter.
- Provide and discuss information provided in “After Sexual Assault” Booklet: Victims Bill of Rights, legal procedures, common feelings after sexual assault, Crime Victim Compensation.
- Assist Victim with completing the Crime Victim Compensation as appropriate.
- Discuss follow up services provided by the Advocacy Coordinator and obtain consent.
- Accompanies victim and provides emotional support during the police interview when appropriate.
- Supports overall mission of SART.
- Attends bi-monthly team building and staff meetings.
- Attends training opportunities as assigned.
- Maintains awareness and adheres to agency operating policies and procedures.
- Maintains harmonious working relationships with community, staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Performs related duties as assigned in a professional manner, within given time-frames.
- Works in cooperation with other staff and volunteers to insure quality programming.
HOURS: On-call 6-8 eight hour shifts per month (1 shift = 6-10 hours). More available depending on staffing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of High school graduate or GED equivalent; college education preferred.
- Interest/experience or ability to work in a hospital Emergency Department or medical environment. Ability to work in stressful and acute crisis situations.
- Ability to work with diverse populations; specific knowledge and expertise regarding special populations preferred.
- Ability to commit to both week and weekend shifts.
