Victim Advocate

Job Title : Victim Advocate

Reports to : Crisis Program Coordinator

Salary Range: Varies

Position Overview: Julie Valentine Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Victim Advocate to provide support, crisis intervention, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate trauma-informed care, cultural competence, compassion, and advocacy for clients and their loved ones during times of crisis and provide support and empowerment to survivors.

Job Description: The Victim Advocate is responsible for serving victims of sexual assault and their families through crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management. This position is full-time and is eligible for benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

· This is a full-time salaried position

• Julie Valentine Center provides a comprehensive agency-paid insurance package for each employee, which includes health and dental coverage.

• Julie Valentine Center values work-life balance and offers generous paid time off as well as extended paid holidays to support rest and renewal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed. Incumbent may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Direct Service/ Crisis Intervention

• Provide direct support to victims in the emergency room as well as on the hotline during the day and after hours (on a rotating basis).

• Provide follow-up to victims seen in the ER

• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis as part of the staff backup.

• Work collaboratively with Crisis Coordinator and other agency staff to provide the highest quality services to clients.

• Accompany victims to court and investigative meetings as requested.

• Must have reliable transportation and cell phone service to respond to sexual assault victims in the ER and on the hotline.

  
  

Programmatic Support

• Maintain monthly log of volunteer service hours

• Create monthly grant report for Volunteer Advocates and Interns

• Maintain needed supplies in the ER

• Assist on-boarding and provide direct supervision of Crisis Program interns under the supervision of the Crisis Program Coordinator.

  
  

Building Community Relationships/ Advocacy/ Networking

• Work with community partners to help maintain and strengthen community partnerships (Local Hospitals, Law Enforcement, Solicitor’s Office, DSS, etc)

• Participate in the Greenville County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

• Promote agency services and a positive image of the agency to the community.

  
  

Administrative

• Maintain Victim Service Provider (VSP) credential by completing annual training requirements

• Enhance professional growth and development through activities such as professional affiliations, conferences, workshops, etc.

• Participate as a member of the JVC Team, participate in weekly Crisis Program team meetings, and attend agency staff meetings and supervision meetings.

• Participate as a member of the JVC Team and attend fundraisers and other activities as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Human Services-related field preferred)

Minimum Experience: 1 year preferred

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience and skill in providing crisis intervention and case management to victims of interpersonal violence; knowledge of criminal justice system and victim services; reliable cellular phone access to respond to the hotline; must have reliable transportation and live within 30 miles of the Greenville Health System