Victim Advocate

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Victim Advocate HRS PER WEEK: 37.5

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides advocacy services to victims of sexual violence and their families throughout all levels of criminal prosecution and civil protective order proceeding as requested.

• Provide information on the criminal justice and civil protective order process and attend necessary court appearances;
• Perform follow up calls with clients and related agencies;
• Collaborate with other service providers to prevent duplication of services;
• Provide crime victim compensation information to all clients;
• Provide information and instructions for automated victim notification services such as VINE or VINE Protective Order;
• Provide crisis response to clients via the crisis phone line and in-person medical advocacy at the hospital as scheduled;
• Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary task force (MDT) meetings;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a referral network within the community;
• Provide consultation and education to the community;
• Monitor the use of protocols across partner agencies to ensure 24/7 response to identified children/youth. Monitor and track referrals, outcomes, and successful recoveries from childhood victimization;
• Assimilates statistical information necessary for grant reporting; provides information to Director of Operations and Community Engagement for programmatic reporting;
• Maintains essential records and documentation;
• Acts as resource to staff and other professionals;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field from an accredited university;
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a human service or criminal justice field;
• Knowledge and training specific to sexual victimization of adults and children strongly preferred;
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office required;
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects;
• Must be able to effectively track client services for accurate monthly programmatic reports;
• Must have own transportation for travel throughout the region and State;
• Must sign authorization release forms for a national criminal and other background check with a nationwide criminal record check clear of abuse and neglect findings, felony convictions, and of other misdemeanor convictions related to child abuse, family or intimate partner violence, crimes against minors or sexual offenses;
• Per 922 KAR 1:580, must be twenty-one (21) years of age;
• Per 922 KAR 1:580 and 8:010, shall submit to a criminal record check in accordance with KRS 17.165 and a central registry check in accordance with 922 KAR 1:470 during the application process and every two (2) years thereafter while employed by Silverleaf;

Additionally, an individual in this position must also comply with the following during their employment:

• Adheres to Silverleaf policies and procedures;
• Attend mandatory in-service and other training/educational programs as required;
• Complete 40 hours of training on rape and sexual abuse prior to contact with clients.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Exposure to direct victim trauma, including descriptions of violence and injuries, and stressful situations during medical and legal advocacy with victims (medical exams, court hearings) will likely occur. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours due to crisis response duties including the crisis phone line and in-person medical advocacy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• human service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,100