ARISE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: CONTRACT ON-CALL ADVOCATE

ARISE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES: CONTRACT ON-CALL ADVOCATE JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Advocacy Director

Position Location: Portales, New Mexico

Remote Hybrid: This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is currently FT or PT

(Working hours vary and include overnights and weekends)

employed and lives near Portales, NM.

This is a contract position (1099) dependent on grant funding. This position is guaranteed until June 30, 2027, and will be considered for renewal based on grant availability.

Arise serves six counties in Eastern New Mexico: Roosevelt, Curry, DeBaca, Harding, Quay, and Union

POSITION FUNCTION AND OVERVIEW:

The Contract On-Call Advocate serves as an advocate for services for survivors of sexual

assault. Arise will provide 80 hours of paid training. Once trained, the On-Call Advocate will be put in rotation to staff the sexual assault crisis line. This is a contract position (1099).

Pay:

● 80 hours of paid training @ $19.00/hr ($21.00/hr if a Spanish speaker)

● 120 hours on-call @ $3.00/hr paid monthly

● 4 hours to escort a client @ $19.00/hr paid (estimated) ($21.00/hr if a Spanish speaker)

● Mandatory 1-hour monthly advocacy meeting @ $19.00/hr ($21.00/hr if a Spanish speaker)

● Paid Mileage to assist survivors

Community Advocacy / On Call

● Works staff on-call rotation to cover staff phone for the 24-hour sexual assault crisis

hotline and assists with the hotline

● Onboards clients efficiently and accurately, obtaining appropriate information,

completing all required forms

● Enters relevant information into our computer system

● Advises clients of their community resources available for current needs and future

follow-up care to include concerns about food, shelter, transportation, literacy, utility

assistance, education, welfare, SNAP, applying & re-certifying for Medicaid, food box

referrals, spiritual needs, cell phone applications through insurance, clothing assistance,

hygiene assistance, non-covered prescription assistance, rental assistance, medical

equipment, etc.

● As needed, provides advocacy for SANE exams

● Explains criminal justice procedures and options

Professional Requirements

● Lead by example; demonstrate radical personal responsibility and authenticity; act with

ethical intent; and treat individuals with dignity and respect

● Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

● Complete continued education/training requirements

● Represent the organization positively and professionally

● Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization

● Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities

Qualifications

● High school or equivalent, some college or associate's degree, preferred

● Experience working in human services or nonprofit preferred

● Spanish speaking preferred

● Ability to work independently

● The ability to plan, organize and use time efficiently

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Possess an authentic desire to help victims of crime and be genuinely compassionate

● Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a

positive attitude

● Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize duties/tasks

● Ability to initiate communication with clients, and their families

● Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to

effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed or agitated clients and their

families

● Must have a professional and calming presence when interacting with the public

● Ability to navigate stressful situations

***Position may require travel to and from Portales Office to various satellite locations

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portales, NM 88130