Sexual Assault Advocate

Company : Ponca City Development Authority

Job Type : Full Time

Ponca City, Ok

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Sexual Assault Advocate

KAW NATION POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                              Sexual Assault Advocate
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:        Kaw Nation Family Trauma Healing Center Director
STATUS:                                            Regular, Full-time
LOCATION:                                     Ponca City, OK

JOB SUMMARY
The Sexual Assault Advocate performs a variety of duties involved in providing support and advocacy for the rights and protection of survivors of sexual trauma and their loved ones. The Sexual Assault Advocate is responsible for the assessment of the individual survivor’s needs and works with community resources to fulfill needs which may include shelter, counseling, referrals, food, property return, and general advocacy and surpport. The Resource Advocate assists with the daily operations of advocacy services and ensures that all data and client documentation is appropriately maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES
1. Provide advocacy for survivors of sexual trauma at the individual and system level.

Providing comprehensive crisis intervention to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault.
Providing emergency, 24/7 response to survivors receiving forensic medical exams.
Accompany survivors to law enforcement offices, prosecutor’s offices, and court proceedings.
Ensuring survivors’ rights are upheld
Educating survivors on the criminal justice process and interpreting specific jargon used by other sexual trauma response professionals.
Aiding survivors when filing for Crime Victims’ Reparations, address confidentiality programs
Working to ensure survivors’ safety and privacy during trial. Liaising with law enforcement and prosecutors in matters related to survivors’ criminal justice cases.
Connecting victims with additional services throughout the community as needed
Conducting safety plans with all survivors
Complete client intake forms, document services and referrals provided, and conduct thorough case management.
Work closely and interact with detectives, deputies, patrol officers, service providers, other advocates, governmental agencies, and the public to ensure a survivor’s rights and needs are addressed.
Maintain good working relationships with other agencies.
Develop contacts and build relationships with criminal justice professionals in the community.
Participate in the development and administration of programmatic goals and objectives.
Participate in advocacy team meetings, staff meetings and community meetings as requested.
Assist in developing reports as required by funder(s)

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have a degree in social services or related field, and one-year minimum experience providing crisis intervention and/or victim advocacy, knowledge of the criminal justice field highly desired. Applicant must consent to and successfully complete a full background investigation, which includes a criminal history check and finger printing. Applicant must have ability to maintain accurate and complete files and data collection documentation. Applicant must have the ability to set clear, professional boundaries and the ability to maintain client and agency confidentiality. Applicant must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision required. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a working, insured vehicle. Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, and work well with people from diverse backgrounds. Applicant must have ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform general cleaning duties.

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