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Compass Family and Community Services, Inc.

Rape Crisis Victim Advocate

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Youngstown, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$49,507 / year median in Ohio

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

Work with sexual assault survivors and their families including facilitation of support groups, crisis counseling, collateral contacts with courts, attorneys, agencies, and family/significant other involvement. Conduct PREA activities as directed for partner correctional facilities. Coordinate services to GRACE Court, Harriet Tubman Project, and the Human Trafficking Task Force. Complete required progress notes/reports. Maintain records of all activities. Provide crisis counseling and support group services to interpersonal violence survivors. Provide on-call service to RCCC, Human Trafficking Task Force, and regional correctional institutions (PREA), and Youngstown Police Department.

Community Outreach and Education:

Assist in providing educational presentations to community organizations, schools etc. and staff resource fairs and other outreach events as assigned Attend RCCC and Sojourner program staff meetings, in service trainings and supervisory meetings as scheduled. Participate in community-based task forces, committees, and multi-disciplinary teams as needed and/or assigned. Attend Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence meetings as assigned on behalf of Rape Crisis. Coordinate services with community stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social work or a human service field is preferred. LSW or Victim Advocacy credentials are beneficial. Must possess a minimum of five years' experience in human services, preferably domestic/sexual violence/human trafficking field. Ability to navigate and use Behavioral Health Electronic Health Record System and victim services software packages. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Google business products.

Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills :

Ability to relate to victims of sexual violence. Ability to handle pressure of case situations involving threats or sexual assaults against victims. Non-judgmental, strong oral and written communication skills . High level of attention to detail and independent judgement and decision making.