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ACTS . About ACTS: We serve our Prince William County neighbors in crisis. Each role provides unique support for our mission to make a difference in their lives. About The Role
The Bilingual Sexual Assault Services Advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and support services to sexual assault survivors and their families in both English and Spanish. This position delivers immediate and ongoing trauma-informed services, including hotline response, hospital, police and court accompaniment, emotional support, resource navigation, and case management. The advocate also facilitates outreach, prevention education, and support groups, while maintaining accurate client records and statistical data. Benefits and Rewards
Full health insurance options with generous employer contribution for medical and 403(b) matching. Paid lunchtime and vacation, sick, personal and Birthday time off plus Comp Time! Additional time off from December 25 – January 1 Serve with highly trained, effective crisis specialists. Grow your skills with free, award-winning on-demand training plus 40 paid hours of crisis intervention training each year. Use your talents in a successful organization with over 50 years of significant impact in the community. Position Details
Position Title and Department: Bilingual Sexual Assault Service Advocate, Sexual Assault Services Pay: $48,532.61 per year (with $1,000 additional per year for an additional graduate degree of value to ACTS) Reports to: Director of Sexual Assault Services Hours per week and schedule: 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, flexibility for client needs or events including holidays as needed Telework Friendly: Yes (application and approval required) Pay Type: Salary (not OT eligible) Essential: No; Client Contact Position: Yes Driving required: Yes; Personal vehicle required: Yes Location: Dumfries, VA Effective Date: Aug 12, 2025 What You'll Do
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Provide culturally sensitive crisis intervention in English and Spanish to survivors and their families. Respond to hotline calls, provide crisis support (hospital, court, law enforcement), and offer Spanish-English interpretation when needed. Assist survivors in understanding and engaging with the criminal justice system, including court accompaniment. Provide ongoing case management, including safety planning, emotional support, and resource navigation. Coordinate and co-facilitate support groups for survivors and their families. Offer information, referrals, and emotional support to ACTS callers, including Spanish-speaking individuals. On-Call & Crisis Response
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for 24-hour hotline and hospital accompaniments. Arrive on-scene within 90 minutes while on-call. Manage crisis situations with professionalism, empathy, and cultural awareness. Data & Reporting
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records. Collect, compile, and submit the team’s VADATA statistical reports to the Director of Sexual Assault Services by the end of each month. Outreach & Collaboration
Participate in outreach events to raise awareness of ACTS services. Represent the organization on local task forces, coalitions, and community meetings. Provide training and community education to allied professionals and public audiences. Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and partner organizations. Program & Volunteer Support
Provide guidance to crisis line volunteers, advocates, and group facilitators on bilingual service delivery. Assist with volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling as needed. Other Duties
Actively participates in supervision, attends staff meetings, community meetings, training and other organization-related activities. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of sexual assault crisis intervention training annually. Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of ACTS. Qualifications
Required: Excellent spoken and written English and Spanish, with professional interpretation and translation skills. Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach in all survivor interactions. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation. Strong organizational skills, including accurate data collection, reporting, and database management. Team-oriented and collaborative to support organization-wide mission objectives. Ability to manage exposure to traumatic content with professionalism and resilience. Commitment to strict confidentiality and ethical advocacy practices. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation, database systems, and the ability to learn new software. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required. Preferred: Knowledge of best practices in sexual assault advocacy, trauma-informed care; experience providing bilingual services in a victim advocacy or crisis intervention setting; familiarity with community resources, victim rights laws, and systems navigation for survivors. Education And Experience
Meets one of the following three criteria: a) bachelor’s degree in human services, behavioral sciences or allied field; b) AA degree with 4 years related experience; c) no degree with 5 years related experience. Additional notes: a bachelor’s in human services or behavioral sciences is preferred, and experience providing direct services to individuals in crisis is preferred. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Local travel required for outreach, accompaniments, and community engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: ACTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Drug-Free Workplace Policy applies. The Pay Range For This Role Is 48,532.61 - 49,532.61 USD per year (Administration Building).
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Join to apply for the
Bilingual Sexual Assault Services Advocate
role at
ACTS . About ACTS: We serve our Prince William County neighbors in crisis. Each role provides unique support for our mission to make a difference in their lives. About The Role
The Bilingual Sexual Assault Services Advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and support services to sexual assault survivors and their families in both English and Spanish. This position delivers immediate and ongoing trauma-informed services, including hotline response, hospital, police and court accompaniment, emotional support, resource navigation, and case management. The advocate also facilitates outreach, prevention education, and support groups, while maintaining accurate client records and statistical data. Benefits and Rewards
Full health insurance options with generous employer contribution for medical and 403(b) matching. Paid lunchtime and vacation, sick, personal and Birthday time off plus Comp Time! Additional time off from December 25 – January 1 Serve with highly trained, effective crisis specialists. Grow your skills with free, award-winning on-demand training plus 40 paid hours of crisis intervention training each year. Use your talents in a successful organization with over 50 years of significant impact in the community. Position Details
Position Title and Department: Bilingual Sexual Assault Service Advocate, Sexual Assault Services Pay: $48,532.61 per year (with $1,000 additional per year for an additional graduate degree of value to ACTS) Reports to: Director of Sexual Assault Services Hours per week and schedule: 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, flexibility for client needs or events including holidays as needed Telework Friendly: Yes (application and approval required) Pay Type: Salary (not OT eligible) Essential: No; Client Contact Position: Yes Driving required: Yes; Personal vehicle required: Yes Location: Dumfries, VA Effective Date: Aug 12, 2025 What You'll Do
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Provide culturally sensitive crisis intervention in English and Spanish to survivors and their families. Respond to hotline calls, provide crisis support (hospital, court, law enforcement), and offer Spanish-English interpretation when needed. Assist survivors in understanding and engaging with the criminal justice system, including court accompaniment. Provide ongoing case management, including safety planning, emotional support, and resource navigation. Coordinate and co-facilitate support groups for survivors and their families. Offer information, referrals, and emotional support to ACTS callers, including Spanish-speaking individuals. On-Call & Crisis Response
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for 24-hour hotline and hospital accompaniments. Arrive on-scene within 90 minutes while on-call. Manage crisis situations with professionalism, empathy, and cultural awareness. Data & Reporting
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records. Collect, compile, and submit the team’s VADATA statistical reports to the Director of Sexual Assault Services by the end of each month. Outreach & Collaboration
Participate in outreach events to raise awareness of ACTS services. Represent the organization on local task forces, coalitions, and community meetings. Provide training and community education to allied professionals and public audiences. Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and partner organizations. Program & Volunteer Support
Provide guidance to crisis line volunteers, advocates, and group facilitators on bilingual service delivery. Assist with volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling as needed. Other Duties
Actively participates in supervision, attends staff meetings, community meetings, training and other organization-related activities. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of sexual assault crisis intervention training annually. Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of ACTS. Qualifications
Required: Excellent spoken and written English and Spanish, with professional interpretation and translation skills. Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach in all survivor interactions. Strong crisis management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation. Strong organizational skills, including accurate data collection, reporting, and database management. Team-oriented and collaborative to support organization-wide mission objectives. Ability to manage exposure to traumatic content with professionalism and resilience. Commitment to strict confidentiality and ethical advocacy practices. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation, database systems, and the ability to learn new software. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required. Preferred: Knowledge of best practices in sexual assault advocacy, trauma-informed care; experience providing bilingual services in a victim advocacy or crisis intervention setting; familiarity with community resources, victim rights laws, and systems navigation for survivors. Education And Experience
Meets one of the following three criteria: a) bachelor’s degree in human services, behavioral sciences or allied field; b) AA degree with 4 years related experience; c) no degree with 5 years related experience. Additional notes: a bachelor’s in human services or behavioral sciences is preferred, and experience providing direct services to individuals in crisis is preferred. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Local travel required for outreach, accompaniments, and community engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: ACTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Drug-Free Workplace Policy applies. The Pay Range For This Role Is 48,532.61 - 49,532.61 USD per year (Administration Building).
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