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 victims 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 bachelors 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 .

SAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.