Sexual Assault Advocate Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree required; in social services related field. One year of full-time employment or volunteer experience equaling 1 year of full-time work working in direct client services with a focus on gender-based violence required.

Licensure : None Required

Experience / Skills :

• Knowledge of dynamics of trauma and impact of violence especially domestic and sexual violence
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative community relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer and technical skills sufficient to perform responsibilities and train others
• Demonstrates an appreciation of and ability to connect with diverse populations
• Demonstrates emotional maturity and ability to be an effective team member for multiple organizations
• Ability to work flexible hours and some evenings
• Commitment to ethical standards and excellence

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions / Physical Attributes : Must have valid Florida driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance and a driving record that is acceptable to Suncoast Center. Community locations such as, but not limited to hospitals, nursing homes, county jail, county health departments. Schedule is on-call.

Computer Literate : Computer and technical skills sufficient to perform responsibilities and train others.

Job Duties :

To ensure organizational excellence, the incumbent advocates on behalf of victims / survivors of sexual violence crimes through crisis intervention and support at community locations that serve underserved populations. Provides in-person crisis counseling, and information to promote recovery and healing to underserved victims of sexual violence.

Core Competencies