Hospital Response Team & Victim Coordinator
3 Orem, UT 84097 $20.00 - $22.50 an hour - Full-time Apply with Indeed Company Information Since 1984, The Refuge Utah has made it our mission to empower survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. To increase emotional and physical safety through advocacy, education, and trauma-informed services.
Position Purpose and Responsibilities:
The Hospital Response Team & Victim Support Coordinator plays a crucial part in keeping our Agency Survivor Focused. This position will interact with survivors and will assist in directing them towards resources within the community. In addition, this position will be a key player in ensuring all advocates of The Refuge Utah have the knowledge and tools to provide effective advocacy.
- Assess client needs and direct them to appropriate resources either within the agency or within the community
- Follow-up calls to survivors within 7-10 days after their initial contact with the agency
- Provide court advocacy when required
- Participate in rotating, on-call 24-hour crisis intervention, report to on-scene situations as needed as back up to our Hospital Response Team.
- Assist in preparing course materials for the volunteer advocate trainings in an orderly and effective manner
- Oversee the inventory management for supply kits provided to Survivors during their hospital visit. In addition, this position will be expected to ensure inventory is kept in a clear and orderly fashion.
- Conduct post training interviews with advocates to ensure all volunteers are properly trauma informed
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (social work, public health, criminal justice, psychology, other) OR an equivalent combination of practical and academic experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Can complete 40 hours of sexual assault training through our agency as mandated by the state of Utah.
- Must pass a background check and fingerprinting assessment.
Pay:
$20.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person