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    Advocate, SVSS-CVRSS, Parks Francis Center - Chicago, United States - YWCA Chicago

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    POSITION TITLE:
    Advocate


    STATUS:
    Non-Exempt,


    FT GRADE:
    1-2


    SALARY:
    $48,600/yr


    DEPT:
    Safety and Wellness/SVSS-


    CVRSS PROGRAM:
    Advocacy and Crisis Intervention


    REPORTS TO:
    Manager - Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services


    SUPERVISES:
    N/

    A


    SUMMARY:

    The Advocate provides the support needed by The Cook County States Attorneys Office and for our new Community Violence Response Support Services program.

    The Advocate is responsible for providing crisis intervention for the survivors and their significant others and provides various means of on-going support.

    The Advocate engages in community relationships to promote knowledge and collaborations. The Advocate actively supports the promotion of synergy across YWCA programs and in Racial Justice work.


    COLLABORATES WITH:

    Collaborations exist with the Manager Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services; SVSS staff members at the location and at other sites; other YWCA staff members; and community partners.

    The Advocates provides the support needed by SVSS staff members at the location including assisting with sexual assault survivors that enables them to make informed decisions regarding issues which range from reporting of the assault through treatment choices, etc.


    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Direct Services:
    Participate in the provision of on-call services during the workday, overnight and weekends. Provide all member services to victims of community violence and sexual violence and their non-offending significant others. Participate in the provision of twenty-four hour telephone, and in-person, crisis intervention services.

    Provide initial and on-going support to members; provide victim, referral and advocacy information by telephone hotline; provide information through medical and criminal justice programs.

    Represent the YWCA by maintaining professional standards and ethics.

    Community Training & Institutional Advocacy:

    Develop and implement professional training for medical, criminal justice and social service personnel, regarding non-judgmental service provision to victims of sexual violence.

    Promote and encourage community sensitivity to sexual assault issues. Conduct presentations and trainings for community groups and other organizations. Interact with first responders in the community to develop and to implement victim-centric policies.

    Administrative Tasks:
    Complete required statistical reports. Maintain records for all relevant areas of direct service and volunteer program.

    Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Retention:

    Participate in the coordination and supervision of volunteer programs, including volunteer recruitment and screening; training, development and continuing education; and scheduling.

    Maintain volunteer group records; conduct exit interviews as required. Develop and sustain recognition programs for Volunteers.

    NON-


    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
    May participate in the provision of prevention education through agency programs. Assist in the planning and implementation of special events and/or programs. May be required or invited to participate in state-wide coalition meetings.


    OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

    Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A minimum of six months to a year of experience working in sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking or other trauma-related services is required; a longer period of experience is preferred.

    Previous training in sexual assault and/or related issues is preferred. Experience as an employee, or as a volunteer, for other nonprofit organization(s) is advantageous.


    Demonstrated skills for the position relate to collaboration, communication and skilled public speaking abilities; prior experience in community engagement is advantageous.

    The Advocate must have the ability to diplomatically present information and to work effectively with the public; skills in cultural competency are necessary.

    Team collaborations require the demonstrated ability to interact with other members of the work group.

    The Advocate must possess the ability to effectively manage shifting priorities and to respond effectively to crises and changing circumstances.

    The Advocate must possess a high tolerance for chaos and high stress situations, with a service orientation.

    The role requires highly developed skills in working with victims and family members who are in crisis; the ability to work with a diverse member base with understanding of cultural influencers," without judgment, is necessary.


    EDUCATION

    REQUIRED:

    An Associates degree is preferred with a minimum three years in social work, human services or a related field.

    A Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited college or university, with a major area of study in social science or behavioral science.

    CERTIFICATION(s)


    REQUIRED:

    Complete the ICASA forty-hour sexual assault crisis intervention training within ninety days of employment start date (if not completed within the prior two years).

    Complete sixty hours of adult-specific sexual abuse/assault training within first year of employment (if completed within the prior five years).

    Complete other continuing education and training as set by YWCA or its funders, in addition to undertaking any needed renewal of 40-hr training.


    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Must be willing to commit to working two scheduled weekend shifts at the courthouse, as needed for PFA assistance.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    The Advocate must be available for a flexible schedule which includes on-call shifts, during workdays, overnights and weekends and to travel locally to provide services to members.

    The work environment includes offices, hospital emergency departments, police departments and the courthouse. The noise level is usually moderate. Movement requirements include walking, stooping or kneeling. There may be a need to reach or to lift objects, such as packages or supplies. Communication needs include seeing, hearing and speaking. There will be periods of sitting, holding a telephone and using computers. Work will be completed with individuals, small and large groups. Reasonable accommodations will be made for an incumbent to meet the essentials responsibilities of the position.


    WORK SCHEDULE:
    Monday Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. This position requires the flexibility to work on evenings and weekends. Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency and on-call schedule.


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