Medical Accompaniment Advocate

This is a non-exempt, non-benefitted on on-call position. Hours per week vary; the average is 30 hours/month. Requires evening and weekend availability. This position reports to the Crisis Services Director and Crisis Programs Coordinator.

Rate: $35/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Complete general duties assigned to Medical Advocates

• Be available to respond to an MA during daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Provide support and education on the dynamics of abuse and trauma, as well as referrals.
• Provide crisis counseling to both primary and secondary victims while responding to MA accompaniments.
• Explain reporting options and procedures to victims.
• Provide follow up calls and offer in-person follow up crisis intervention sessions to victims.
• Provide court and additional medical accompaniments, as needed.
• Support and provide MA accompaniments for victims through the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• Support and provide MA accompaniments for military victims of sexual assault.
• Coordinate services and provide victim advocacy with all other first responders working on MA cases.
• Perform administrative duties, as necessary, and assist in maintaining the day-to-day functioning of the MA program.
• Maintain relationships with other department staff, forensic nurses, law enforcement, and other direct service agencies.
• Attend monthly MA team meetings.
• Commit to the designated number of on-call hours per month (currently 30 hours).
• Complete other duties as assigned by Crisis Services Director and Crisis Programs Coordinator, as needed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· BA or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.

· Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work with a broad diversity of people and have a professional demeanor.

· Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish a plus.

· Must be organized, responsible, reliable, professional, and punctual.

· Must be able to travel to the hospital, law enforcement agencies, meetings, and trainings.

· Crisis Intervention experience required.

· Successful completion of Heartly House training sessions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: .5 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• If you have crisis intervention experience, please provide details, including name of employer and dates
• Do you live within 30 minutes of Frederick Health Hospital?

Experience:

• Crisis Intervention: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Frederick, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $35