Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Sexual Assault Case Advocate is responsible for providing direct support, advocacy, and crisis intervention services to survivors of sexual assault. This position plays a crucial role in guiding survivors through legal, medical, and emotional recovery processes while ensuring trauma-informed, survivor-centered care. The advocate also works closely with law enforcement, medical personnel, and community partners to support survivors in accessing resources and justice.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to sexual assault survivors through hotline services, in-person meetings, and hospital accompaniments.
• Assist survivors in navigating legal and medical systems, including reporting to law enforcement, securing protection orders, and coordinating forensic exams.
• Facilitate case management by developing individualized safety and support plans based on survivors' needs.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling referrals and advocate for survivors within healthcare, legal, and social service systems.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of services provided in alignment with program and funding requirements.
• Conduct outreach and community education to raise awareness about sexual assault, consent, and available YWCA services.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, legal advocates, medical professionals, and social service providers to ensure comprehensive support for survivors.
• Travel expectations: 75% of time spent in rural communities, with a specific focus on White and surrounding counties.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations to provide emergency advocacy support as needed.
• Attend YWCA staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Associate degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field (or equivalent work experience, preferably in a violence intervention/prevention or social services setting.)
• Experience in advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, or working with survivors of trauma is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of victim rights, crisis intervention techniques, and community resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with varying stakeholders.
• Commitment to the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish) are a plus.
• Must complete YWCA sexual assault advocate training upon hire.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with YWCA policies.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Physical/Mental Essential Requirements:

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, moderate lifting and carrying (up to thirty (30) pounds).
• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Occasional need to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to focus on detail and accuracy of work product.
• Occasional high stress may be experienced in dealing with clients, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to travel locally to programming sites and community meetings as needed.

Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for audits or special events.

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