Rape Crisis Center, Inc.
Reports To:
Director of Sexual Violence and South County Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Summary[Purpose and Scope]: This position provides direct services to victims of sexual assault. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct crisis intervention services to victims of domestic/sexual violence and document service management and referrals accurately, in accordance with agency requirements.
Provide helpline crisis counseling to victims of sexual assault
Provide advocacy services at hospitals to sexual assault victims, scheduled on call hours which include 24-hour periods, weekends as needed
Facilitate support groups as assigned
Provide direct service outreach to increase victims seeking services from SPARCC
Participate in trainings to meet continuing education and certification requirements
Keep supervisor apprised of activities, informally and by written word
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
Education or Equivalent: Bachelor’s Degree in social work/mental health or related human services field; related work experience may be substituted for education. Prior experience in working with target population and program management.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish/English). Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and personal computer skills. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and related community resources. Significant knowledge and commitment to feminist, domestic violence, and sexual violence doctrines.
Requirements: Must pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal background check, be eligible to work in the U.S., have reliable transportation and a valid Florida driver’s license. Upon hiring: must pass CORE Competency Training for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; pass and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification; and document 16 hours of approved continuing education annually, with at least 8 hours in trainings related to sexual assault.
Physical Requirements: Position requires physical ability to lift approximately 25 lbs., sit or be on feet for extended periods of time, bend freely, and reach objects over head. Must be able to converse on a telephone and use a keyboard effectively.
Agency Requirements:
I will strive to practice these mission-based values daily in my work in order to create an atmosphere where clients and staff are heard and responded to appropriately.
I agree to be held accountable for my actions and agree to hold co-workers accountable in order to create a responsible environment.
I recognize that providing and supporting quality client services is the priority and my actions, attitude, and involvement should positively impact every client’s experience.
About Hospital Advocacy Team: At this time, the Hospital Advocacy Team is the only advocacy volunteer opportunity available. On-call volunteers respond to night and weekend requests from hospitals in Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, and Northport, meeting with sexual and domestic violence survivors to provide information, support, and resources regarding SPARCC services.
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FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Summary[Purpose and Scope]: This position provides direct services to victims of sexual assault. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct crisis intervention services to victims of domestic/sexual violence and document service management and referrals accurately, in accordance with agency requirements.
Provide helpline crisis counseling to victims of sexual assault
Provide advocacy services at hospitals to sexual assault victims, scheduled on call hours which include 24-hour periods, weekends as needed
Facilitate support groups as assigned
Provide direct service outreach to increase victims seeking services from SPARCC
Participate in trainings to meet continuing education and certification requirements
Keep supervisor apprised of activities, informally and by written word
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
Education or Equivalent: Bachelor’s Degree in social work/mental health or related human services field; related work experience may be substituted for education. Prior experience in working with target population and program management.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements: Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish/English). Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and personal computer skills. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and related community resources. Significant knowledge and commitment to feminist, domestic violence, and sexual violence doctrines.
Requirements: Must pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal background check, be eligible to work in the U.S., have reliable transportation and a valid Florida driver’s license. Upon hiring: must pass CORE Competency Training for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; pass and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification; and document 16 hours of approved continuing education annually, with at least 8 hours in trainings related to sexual assault.
Physical Requirements: Position requires physical ability to lift approximately 25 lbs., sit or be on feet for extended periods of time, bend freely, and reach objects over head. Must be able to converse on a telephone and use a keyboard effectively.
Agency Requirements:
I will strive to practice these mission-based values daily in my work in order to create an atmosphere where clients and staff are heard and responded to appropriately.
I agree to be held accountable for my actions and agree to hold co-workers accountable in order to create a responsible environment.
I recognize that providing and supporting quality client services is the priority and my actions, attitude, and involvement should positively impact every client’s experience.
About Hospital Advocacy Team: At this time, the Hospital Advocacy Team is the only advocacy volunteer opportunity available. On-call volunteers respond to night and weekend requests from hospitals in Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, and Northport, meeting with sexual and domestic violence survivors to provide information, support, and resources regarding SPARCC services.
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