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About the

Organization:

The St. Landry-Evangeline Sexual Assault Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault and their families. We offer crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education programs to individuals in St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes.

Position Summary:

VICTIM ADVOCATE

The Victim Advocate is accountable: To uphold the mission of the St. Landry-Evangeline Sexual Assault Center. To the Director of the St. Landry-Evangeline Sexual Assault Center, as well as its Board of Directors. For becoming knowledgeable of and honoring agency policy and procedure, as well as those specific to her/his position. This employee is competent to work with people of all ages, gender, ethnic and religious backgrounds. To provide crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up services. To provide direct emergency intervention by staffing the crisis line and escort services for victims in the emergency rooms as needed. To begin the confidential process of opening client records, by providing intake and referral services for St. Landry and Evangeline Parish. To conduct initial interviews and assist survivors with identifying immediate needs and available resources. Coordinate referrals and services with community partners while maintaining survivor confidentiality. To participate in outreach activities, community meetings, trainings, and other project-related activities. To assist with the collection of program date and required reporting. To complete any job duties not listed that will continue the smooth operation of the agency as directed by the Director.

• Professional characteristics of the Victim Advocate include: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Service field of study and a concentration in crisis intervention preferred. 2. The ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff, volunteers, and other agency personnel. 3. 3-5 years' experience in Law Enforcement and/or Community Service may be substituted for the education in addition to 2 years of volunteer experience.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to slesac@yahoo.com

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Ville Platte, LA 70586 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person