WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is a community free of violence and abuse

Position Summary:

The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Advocate, under the direct supervision of the Intervention Services Manager, provides crisis intervention, advocacy, information and referral, and follow-up services to victims of sexual assault.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accompaniment to the BEAR Clinic for sexual assault victims seeking medical treatment and/or receiving a medical evidentiary exam.

• Provide accompaniment to law enforcement, District Attorney or school interviews for victims whom request it.

• Provide crisis intervention counseling, emotional support and information and referral to sexual assault victims and their significant others at the clinic.

• Advocate on behalf of the sexual assault victim, when requested by the victim to do so, with the victim¢s significant others, law enforcement and clinic staff.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client intake record and submits to SART Lead Advocate for follow-up services.
• Contact Support & Information Line when accompaniment is completed.
• Contact Consult with any pertinent information to ensure survivor centered care during follow-up.

• Communicate with WEAVE’s SART Lead, as needed, for support and supervision.
• Represent and fulfill WEAVE’s mission to build a community that does not tolerate sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking and provides survivors with the support they need to be safe and thrive.
• Attends quarterly on-call advocate meetings.
• Expected to sign up for available shift commitments of a minimum of 48 hours a month.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in social service field is preferred.

• Successful Completion of WEAVE’s peer counselor training as well as the additional SART training.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitivity to client needs.
• Able to respond to BEAR Clinic within established timeframe.

• Provide two-week advance notice to the SART Lead if unable to work a scheduled shift.

• Maintain certification
  • Provide copy of valid California driver license, have reliable transportation, and submit current proof of auto insurance.

The starting pay is at $20 per hour plus flat rate stipend.

WEAVE is an EOE and welcomes diverse communities to apply.