SA Advocate

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

1.    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

1.  Provide assessment of clients who require services.
2.  Serve as back-up to ensure client needs are met.
3.  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.
4.  Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
5.  Respond to crisis line calls and serve as back-up for the crisis line.
6.  Provide back-up response on sexual assault calls.
7.  Keep monthly confidential client records.
8.   Conduct support groups for survivors of sexual assault.

 III.       COMMUNICATIONS

1.  Contribute to Blog posts.
2.  Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.

  IV.       COMMUNITY EDUCATION          

1.  Conduct prevention education classes in local area middle and high schools as needed.
2.  Conduct community education presentations as needed.
3.  Submit stats at the end of the month to the Director of Sexual Assault Services.
4.  Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies.

 IV.       GENERAL TASKS

1.  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.
2.  Participates in agency meetings and special events as needed.
3.  Have a reliable means of transportation.
4.  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

1.   Working alone
2.  Working in high stress situations
3.  Working in emergency situations
4.  Working off-shift/rotating schedule
5.  Good reading vision
6.  Sitting
7.  Good communication skills
8.   Specific knowledge or education
9.   Learning ability
10.  Operation of motor vehicle
11.  Good distance vision
12.   Ability to speak clearly
13.  Ability to discriminate speech
14.  Reasoning and thinking skills
15.  Ability to problem solve
16.   Typing or keyboarding skills
17.    Lifting 10 to 20 pounds
18.   Carrying 10 to 20 pounds

Tri Valley Haven Value Proposition 

In addition to competitive compensation, eligible employees receive:

1. Excellent health benefits (Kaiser/Sutter Platinum and Gold Plans),
2. 100% agency paid dental and vision benefits,
3. Free life insurance up to $20,000, 
4. Generous vacation and sick time accruals
5. Two floating holidays and 15 agency paid state and federal holidays
6. Retirement Plan Match
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. 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.

Salary : $22 - $27