(2) Sr. Advocate SAF (Services to Aid Families) - Youth Advocate/Educator focus

Oswego County Opportunities - Oswego, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Oswego, NY

1-10 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Sr. Advocate for Services to Aid Families (SAF) at Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. is responsible for providing prevention education and outreach to students in grades 6-12 regarding healthy relationships, dating violence, and sexual assault. This role involves crisis intervention, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to support youth victims and enhance their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services to student victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
• Facilitate professional trainings for community partners on dating violence and sexual assault victimization.
• Increase safety and well-being of youth victims through crisis intervention sessions and supportive counseling.
• Assist victims in connecting to community services for housing, safety, finances, and education.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance access to services for victims.
• Help improve the economic status of RHY victims by connecting them to housing and workforce development programs.
• Provide education to students on victimization, consent, and bystander response.
• Document and maintain records of client services and educational sessions.
• Participate in SAF office hotline answering and 24/7 on-call response.
• Assist with social media graphics and messaging to raise awareness.
• Develop and update presentation and training materials.
• Create comprehensive assessments and individualized service plans for clients.
• Coordinate service activities to help consumers meet their needs and protect their rights.
• Work collaboratively with service providers and community support agencies to assist clients.
• Follow strict safety protocols when working in public on behalf of victims.
• Teach life skills such as safety planning and healthy relationships.
• Provide or arrange transportation for clients to connect with necessary resources.
• Provide on-call 24-Hour Rape Crisis Response crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Case-manage clients with co-workers and community partners.
• Plan safety for victims of domestic violence and crime while ensuring staff safety.
• Maintain records for client-related services and program outcomes.
• Act in a leadership role and represent the agency to community partners.

Requirements

• Desire to work with individuals and families in a non-judgmental manner.
• Detailed knowledge of regulations, services, rights, and responsibilities for the population served.
• Ability to work with populations with special needs, including those exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
• Completion and maintenance of all regulatory training for NYS DOH Rape Crisis Certification and Domestic Violence Advocate privilege.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, resourceful, organized, and adaptable.
• Familiarity with the geographical layout of the county and knowledge of civil/legal systems and human service resources.
• Good oral and written communication skills with excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Skills for complex data entry and ability to interpret complex information.
• Exhibit professionalism, good judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility with work schedule to meet program needs and participate in 24-hour on-call emergency services.
• Acceptable health to carry out responsibilities of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver's license with a good driving record and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services area preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in Human Services/Victim Assistance programming.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Generous Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program