Victim Advocate Sexual Assault (Spanish Speaking) 2nd shift
$45,000 - $45,000/Yr
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center - Pawtucket, RI
posted 20 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Pawtucket, RI
About the position
The SASP Advocate at the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center is responsible for providing comprehensive services to victims and survivors of sexual assault. This role utilizes a trauma-informed approach to deliver crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment, and advocacy throughout the criminal justice process, ensuring that victims receive the necessary support and resources.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention services and referrals through the existing 24-hour hotline.
- Accompany and advocate for victims through medical, criminal justice, and social support systems, including medical facilities, police, and court proceedings.
- Provide crisis intervention and comprehensive service coordination to assist sexual assault victims and their family or household members.
- Offer short-term individual and group support services.
- Connect clients to additional programming, including court advocacy, law enforcement victim advocates, and housing opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
- Understanding of sexual assault issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations and handle crises as they arise.
- Bilingual in Spanish is required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
