Survivor Advocate Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Survivor Advocate 1.6 1.6 out of 5 stars 3830 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204

Job Description Job Title:

Survivor Advocate Position Location:

Columbia, SC with some travel requirements

Reports To:

Crisis Team Manager Position Classification:

Non-exempt Hourly Pay Range:

18.97-21.53

Position Description:

The Survivor Advocate will provide crisis intervention support, referral, personal and legal advocacy, and outreach to victims of sexual violence. Provide supportive services for victims and connect them with resources to assist them in their healing journey. Conduct outreach to increase program awareness and connections with needed services and information. Develop and maintain connections with agencies where victims may be referred. Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in all manners of service delivery to clients and community.

Duties and Expectations:

Maintain a welcome environment for current and prospective clients Show empathy to clients and put them at ease during difficult time Answer incoming and hotline office calls during business hours Provide supportive services to survivors of sexual assault/abuse and ensure survivors are connected to resources in the community Participate in staff on-call rotation to provide 24-hour hospital accompaniment and hotline crisis support. Participate in the emergency contact rotation Provided supportive services to survivors of sexual violence and ensure they are connected to resources in the community. Conduct need assessments to identify where appropriate referrals are needed Conduct meetings and outreach with community partners for all areas related to legal and personal advocacy needs for survivors. Build positive relationships with representatives of partner agencies. Connect and share information about PTH services with community partners to increase awareness and client referrals. Ensure all grant, operating standards and program goals are met and documented Ensure quality of client services by tracking and monitoring client retention and satisfaction with services through organizational database platforms. Attend and actively participate in weekly supervision and department staff meetings Travel to and provide supportive services to survivors of sexual violence at local schools and sheriff department as necessary, in all five (5) counties we serve. When arriving to schools, must provide TB test results for entry. Provide in person victim support to inmates of SCDC Correctional institutions/and or Columbia Police Department as necessary. Assist Volunteer Services Department with recruiting and training volunteers Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills needed:

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in psychology, social work, public health, criminal justice or similar field preferred Experience working with victims of trauma is required Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and practices that create and support a trauma-informed environment for staff and survivors. Ability to maintain client confidentiality and high ethical standards Organization skills and ability to set priorities regarding documentation Experience building relationships with community partners. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently; punctuality, cultural competency, professionalism, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.97 – $21.53 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evenings as needed Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed

Experience:

Crisis intervention: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person