Job Opening – Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate

Job title: Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate

Salary range: $17.75 – $25.00/hour for 20 hours per week

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to
alliance@ivsha.org, or drop off at our office at 103 South Kerby Ave., Cave Junction, OR

Qualifications: Preferable to have at least one year of experience working in the area of
sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence, and/or trauma. Ability to communicate
effectively with others both verbally and in written form. Be able to work both
independently and as part of a team.

General Summary of Duties: Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate is responsible for
providing crisis intervention services to victims of sexual assault/abuse in Josephine
County. This position will serve clients by both phone and in-person, including off site at
the hospital, medical providers and law enforcement. The Sexual Assault Survivor
Advocate will provide information, referrals, support and advocacy for survivors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct services for sexual assault survivors at hospital Emergency Department,
as well as crisis/hotline/information calls during office hours.
Provide staff crisis line back-up on a rotation schedule.
Provide follow up and support for all survivors with whom there has been phone or in
person contact.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential files for all client contacts.
Participate in initial training for new advocates.
Ensure proper documentation of services via client database.
Maintain Victim Service Provider (VSP) credentials by completing annual training
requirements.
Attend all scheduled organization staff meetings.
Keep supply closets stocked and up to date with supplies, clothes, and survivor comfort
items.
Perform other duties as assigned/or requested.
*This position is currently an in-office position