RISE Advocate

Job Title: RISE Advocate

Job Location: Providence/Pawtucket/Woonsocket

Reports to: Senior Director of Emergency Operations

Status: Full-Time, non-exempt, 37.50 hours per week

Compensation: $23 - $25 per hour, commensurate with experience. Eligible for employee benefits, including accrued vacation/sick/personal, paid holidays, health & dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and a 401(k) plan.

ABOUT US: Sojourner House is a comprehensive domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking agency that provides residential, educational, and community-based interventions to families and individuals impacted by abuse. We have offices in Providence and Woonsocket, and programs that operate statewide. Our goal is to help our clients rebuild their lives, piece by piece, through a variety of services. All of our programs work from the premise that violence is an unacceptable means of solving interpersonal conflict, and we encourage only non-violent methods of working out conflicts.

BASIC FUNCTION: The main job duties of the RISE Advocate are providing support and advocacy for domestic and sexual violence in the Sojourner House RISE Program, a short-term, emergency shelter program that works with male-identified victims of abuse and LGBTQ survivors. The Advocate also helps victims assess their risk for HIV/AIDS and other STIs; provides victims with sexual health education; and provides education and training to the community on domestic and sexual violence, HIV/AIDS and other STIs, intimate partner violence, LGBTQ cultural competency, and other related issues victims and survivors face when experiencing abuse.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Conduct intakes for RISE program participants and provide appropriate one-on-one safety planning and advocacy geared toward safe housing.

● Provide case management and advocacy to the clients of the RISE program, supporting them around accessing safety and external resources; securing permanent housing; applying for benefits and income

● Provide individual support, advocacy, crisis intervention, criminal justice advocacy, support groups, and case management to LGBTQ victims of domestic and sexual violence in the RISE Program.

● Provide expertise in the area of domestic and sexual violence, healthy sexuality and sexual health, and LGBTQ cultural competency.

● Work with other agencies in identifying, supporting and assisting victims of domestic and sexual violence who are at risk for contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS

● Become a Qualified Professional Test Counselor (QPTC) and administer oral HIV tests

● Incorporate HIV prevention and educational components into all Sojourner House programs

● Assist in the development and implementation of local public awareness activities/events concerning domestic violence and LGBTQ Community.

● Assist in answering crisis calls and provide coverage for Sojourner House shelters.

● Perform other duties as directed by Sojourner House Management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

● Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, human services, or related field or related experience.

● A minimum of two to three years’ experience in the human services field

● Familiarity with LGBTQ community

● Familiarity with domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender/sexuality issues preferred

● HIV/AIDS related knowledge and experience required

● QPTC certification or willingness to become QPTC certified

● Willingness to obtain necessary credentials to deliver educational presentations

● Experience working in shelter, residential, and/or housing programs is preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS:

● Proficiency in Spanish strongly desired

● Able to maintain a flexible schedule

● Excellent presentation skills

● Excellent organizational skills

● Strong writing skills

● Able to work independently and as a team member

● Able to effectively communicate with professionals, clients, and the community

● Has a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

● Must pass a criminal background check prior to starting in the role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

● Able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs

● Able to lift 25 pounds

TO APPLY: Please send a resume, cover letter, and names of three (3) professional references to resumes@sojournerri.org with the subject line, “RISE Advocate.” Resumes and cover letters may be mailed to Sojourner House instead of submitted electronically, send to: Sojourner House, Attn: HR Dept/RISE Advocate, PO Box 28302, Providence, RI 02908. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are required.

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For more information about our work, please visit our website at: www.sojournerri.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• human services field: 2 years (Required)
• HIV test administration: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25