On-Call Sexual Assault Advocate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: On-Call Sexual Assault Advocate (PT) Grant funded position

Compensation: Hourly, nonexempt

NCRCT values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from Folx who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, Trans, Queer, Non-Binary, Disabled, Immigrants, Veterans, System-Impacted, Parents, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence. Applicants with bilingual skills in Spanish, Hmong and/or ASL are strongly encouraged to apply.

In-person response to survivors in your primary county required within 30 minutes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the supervisor, the On-Call Advocate will act as an emergency responder to maintain the rights of sexual assault survivors. Over 24-hour shifts, Advocates may respond to multiple calls from the 24-hour crisis line, be activated for response to Sutter Coast Hospital, law enforcement offices and/or child forensic interviews. Advocates may provide follow-up, ongoing case management and/or peer counseling while employed by NCRCT. Efficient and complete documentation of services is essential to the success of this position. Opportunities to represent the North Coast Rape Crisis Center at community events, meetings and provide office coverage will be directed by supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• To provide crisis services to sexual assault survivors and their loved ones on the 24-hour crisis line and in-person throughout Del Norte County.
• Commit to at least 6 24-hour shifts per month (weekdays, weekends and Holidays). During the time you are on-call, you could be activated for any call or in-person response at any time. You will need to leave within 30 minutes and respond as soon as possible.
• Act as an Advocate and Facilitator of the Safe Haven Intervention Program (SHIP) in the NCRCT office.
• The Part-time on-call team are responsible for covering all agency Holidays.
• To provide crisis intervention, follow up, referral, advocacy and accompaniment for clients.
• Respond in-person to law enforcement agencies, hospitals & other partner agencies throughout Del Norte County
• To answer the crisis line, handle basic inquiries, respond to requests for information
• To record services provided in a timely and complete manner
• To ensure a warm hand-off (case) with your teammates when your shift ends, if needed
• To attend case management meetings (Monday from 9-10am) via zoom, staff meetings and In-service trainings
• To maintain positive, equitable and professional relationships with co-workers/other
• professionals
• To communicate with immediate supervisor any concerns or feedback
• To perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Commitment to the prevention and intervention of sexual assault, (healing can happen)
• Commitment to the empowerment of people and to unlearning oppression
• Must be able to work weekend and holiday hours
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good listening and communication skills and/or counseling experience desirable
• Multicultural experience highly desirable
• Successfully complete initial 70 Hours of state certified Crisis Training; complete 8 hours of ongoing training each year.
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis
• Ability to act clearly, knowledgeably and assertively in a crisis situation
• Ability to interact sensitively, and professionally and without discrimination with clients, co-workers, all community agencies and personnel in the criminal justice system
• Ability to take direction, work independently and in cooperation with others, in an organized, self-motivated, efficient manner
• Must have means and capacity to drive a vehicle; transportation of survivors may be required
• Willingness to sign a waiver authorizing NCRCT to complete a background check
• Valid California Driver's License and Proof of Insurance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

All of the job functions listed above, to greater or lesser degrees, involve the following physical demands: Close vision, hearing/listening, clear speech, good manual dexterity and fine motor coordination, physical mobility and flexibility. Continuous sitting, standing and walking necessary. This position requires frequent computer use, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and climbing ladders. ADA compliant accommodations available.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

All of the job functions listed above involve the following mental demands: Complex reading and writing, clerical, analytical perception/comprehension, and math skills. (Good) judgment, decision-making and ability to handle multiple crisis during a shift, decompress and take care in order to have longevity in the role.

JOB CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS:
NCRCT is a not-for-profit organization with a mission that may include urgent deadlines and require flexibility. In addition, work may be required outside of normal business hours, including some evenings and weekends, to provide client support and advocacy as well as attendance at special events.

BENEFITS:

Benefits as required by state law are State Unemployment Insurance/Employee Training Tax, Workers Compensation, Social Security and Medicare contributions and sick leave. EOE.

Pay: From $21.95 per hour

Work Location: In person