Systems Advocate - E. Cumberland/Lincoln/Sagadahoc

Job Title:

Systems Advocate (ECSL)

Job Status:

Regular, full-time (40 hrs/wk)

Office Location:

SASSMM Brunswick Office, with remote work approved

Primary Responsibility:

To provide community outreach, direct assistance, and support to survivors of sexual violence, particularly those engaged in the systems of criminal justice, law enforcement, and corrections in Eastern Cumberland (Brunswick, Harpswell, and the islands), Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties.

Representative Duties:

Program and Services Delivery Provide crisis support services for survivors and family members following a sexual assault Serve as the primary contact for E. Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln County court cases Provide client accompaniments in ECLS Courthouses and local police departments, during police interviews or other procedures involving law enforcement, legal proceedings, forensic medical exams, restorative circles, etc. Provide back-up support to the Systems Advocacy Lead for ECLS Provide follow-up assistance and support to survivors and families Participate in MECASA's Systems Services programming and MSTEN Meetings, including the collection and sharing of data and best practices for any scheduled reports Maintain and input all statistical data required by funding and agency requirements Participate (bi-weekly) in one-on-one supervision with the Advocacy Services Coordinator to develop a workplan, ensure self-management and compliance with policies and data collection requirements, and to share feedback and accountability regarding ongoing projects Work in coordination with other Systems and Education & Outreach Advocate(s) for consistency and coverage of services Establish contact and collaborate with community resources and referral sources Provide community-based advocacy and support services, as required, including support group services, and drop-in support services Attend identified meetings and initiatives that are relevant to the mission of the agency Attend at least 12 hours of professional development training per year, in consultation with the Advocacy Services Coordinator Assist the Advocacy Services Coordinator, as required Client Services Complete

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hours Advocate Training Participate in coverage of the 24/7 helpline and respond to all client or volunteer advocate needs Support all client needs as identified via the support line, the SASSMM office phone, affiliated schools, or other community partners Co-facilitate in-person or online support groups, as needed Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work/life experience Excellent organizational ability, oral and written communication skills Training or experience working with diverse and underserved populations Awareness of, and sensitivity to, issues of sexual violence Ability to respond to people in crisis and an open-minded nature Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to changing priorities Excellent computer literacy, organizational, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills

Accountability :

Accountable to the Advocacy Services Coordinator for any client-related or systems-support. Accountable to the Executive Director regarding all agency programming and operations.