Multi-Cultural Victim Advocate
On-siteMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Provide crisis intervention services by phone and in-person to survivors of sexual assault and their support networks during regular day-time office hours. Accompany clients to forensic nurse examinations, law enforcement reports, court hearings, and Title IX meetings while clarifying victim rights and empowering survivors with resources on criminal justice involvement and healing options. Collaborate with community partners, therapists, and agency staff to address mental health needs and ensure appropriate client-advocate boundaries are maintained. Attend regular staff meetings, maintain direct supervision briefings, and perform other office operations duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Lived experience and professional experience within African American, Black and a variety of cultures
- ability to work for and within communities with cultural awareness, sensitivity and humility
- Commitment to supporting RCC's values of serving all survivors in Dane County
- understanding of privilege and oppression and its impact on client needs and services
- Possess a client-centered, empowerment approach to working with survivors
- Commitment to serving people affected by sexual violence and trauma
- Successful completion of RCC's Helpline Training program
- Satisfactory Criminal Background Check
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- proof of vehicle insurance
- have access to a vehicle during work hours
- Must be able to work with frequent interruption
Desired Qualifications
- Experience equivalent to or degree in Social Work or related field
- An understanding of sexual violence and related issues
- Experience and/or training in providing advocacy to victims of sexual assault
- Knowledge of Dane County community resources
- Experience working within diverse communities
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