Sexual Assault Advocate

Full Time ~Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $21.90- $26.76 per hour

(5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills)

Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. We provide services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

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’s issues. Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish preferred. Completion of Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before). Must be comfortable with serving incarcerated survivors in a jail setting.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

I. OUTREACH AND CLIENT RESOURCES

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

Provide assessment of clients who require services.

Serve as back-up to ensure client needs are met.

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.

Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.

Respond to crisis line calls and serve as back-up for the crisis line.

Provide back-up response on sexual assault calls.

Keep monthly confidential client records.

Conduct support groups for survivors of sexual assault.

III. COMMUNICATIONS

Contribute to Blog posts.

Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.

IV. COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Conduct prevention education classes in local area middle and high schools as needed.

Conduct community education presentations as needed.

Submit stats at the end of the month to the Director of Sexual Assault Services.

Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies.

IV. GENERAL TASKS

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.

Participates in agency meetings and special events as needed.

Have a reliable means of transportation.

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

Working alone

Working in high stress situations

Working in emergency situations

Working off-shift/rotating schedule

Good reading vision

Sitting

Good communication skills

Specific knowledge or education

Learning ability

Operation of motor vehicle

Good distance vision

Ability to speak clearly

Ability to discriminate speech

Reasoning and thinking skills

Ability to problem solve

Typing or keyboarding skills

Lifting 10 to 20 pounds

Carrying 10 to 20 pounds

Tri Valley Haven Value Proposition

In addition to competitive compensation, eligible employees receive:

Excellent health benefits (Kaiser/Sutter Platinum and Gold Plans),

100% agency paid dental and vision benefits,

Free life insurance up to $20,000,

Generous vacation and sick time accruals

Two floating holidays and 15 agency paid state and federal holidays

Retirement Plan Match

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Tri Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer; there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.90 - $26.76 per hour

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