On-Call Sexual Assault Advocate

The On-Call Sexual Assault Advocate is responsible for providing on-call in-person response within one hour of dispatch to hospitals, law enforcement centers, and other 24-hour facilities to provide crisis support, advocacy, and crisis intervention to adult and child survivors of sexual violence in accordance with state service standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides direct support to survivors of sexual violence including:

• Medical Advocacy: On-Call Crisis Response to any medical center in the service area
• Legal Advocacy: On-Call response to any law enforcement center in the service area
• Provide referrals for the agency’s services and other organizations to meet client’s immediate needs
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy in crisis situations to survivors of sexual assault and impacted others

General Requirements:

• Complete the 30-hour Iowa Victim Counselor Training, any additional required training, and shadow agency staff
• Document all direct and indirect services and report the information to the appropriate staff member
• Access to immediate, reliable, and insured transportation
• Maintain agency and client confidentiality
• Maintain availability to be on call Monday through Friday, 8 pm to 6 am or as otherwise understood

Knowledge and Skills:

• High Diploma required, continuing education in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• A non-judgmental and inclusive approach during interactions with others

Riverview Center is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person