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| Job ID: 14561981 |
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| Job Title: | Community Advocate |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Education/Experience:
• Certified 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training in accordance with MN stat. 595.02 (subdivision 1 (k)) and OJP guidelines.
• 2-year associate’s degree in human services, sociology, psychology, Criminal Justice, or related social or behavioral science with two year's experience working with sexual assault victims. Applicants without an associate’s degree must have at least 2 years of specialized work experience providing SA Services, plus 100 hours of Advanced Sexual Assault Related Training.
• Group facilitation experience.
• Experience in conducting trainings for small and large groups; public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Must be skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must have knowledge in different social media platforms, Web page data entry, and ability to learn new technology.
• Knowledge of family violence dynamics, sexual assault, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to sexual assault and family law. Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports.
• Able to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
• Capability to work cooperatively with medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims. |
| Preferred Skills: | • Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims. Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Skilled in the use of office software applications to prepare reports and use software to develop information; able to enter data in required reports.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to victims of sexual assault. |
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| Job Description: |
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Sexual Assault Services Community Advocate provides direct support services to sexual assault survivors and other members affected by the assault. This position is responsible for updating all SAS social media platforms including SAS webpage. Responsible for providing communication and training to all SAS staff on social media platforms. Stay abreast of new technologies, platforms, and tools to enhance services and abilities of SAS staff. The Community Advocate assists group facilitation, community events, prevention, and fund raising. Ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and compiles data for grant reports.
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