COMPASS Crisis Center - On-Call Victim Advocate

COMPASS Rape Crisis Center, an affiliate of Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, provides services to all survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their loved ones in Carroll, Tuscarawas, and Stark Counties. Programs include crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and prevention.

About the role

Provide support and advocacy to those affected by sexual violence via the crisis hotline, area hospitals, and law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Cover on-call shifts on the 24-hour hotline (after hours).
• Provide advocacy and accompaniment for survivors and co-victims (parents, custodians, legal guardians, and spouses) at local emergency and law enforcement departments in Stark, Tuscarawas, and Carroll Counties.
• Respond promptly to survivors requesting advocacy at medical centers and/or law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain advocacy privileges at all partner medical centers and/or law enforcement agencies.
• Complete all necessary documentation and reporting forms as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and practices, as well as safety and security regulations.
• Maintain client confidentiality for the individuals we assist.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in social work, human services, or related field, OR high school diploma with experience working with crime victims preferred.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and perform physical requirements of the position, including sedentary work with occasional standing during hospital accompaniment.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; must regularly provide proof of coverage.
• Completion of COMPASS Crisis Intervention training and required training for Ohio's rape crisis centers (if not already completed).
• Background checks, including FBI and BCII, are required.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable about the effects of sexual violence on the victim, the family, and the community. Committed to our mission to promote the healing of individuals impacted by sexual violence and to create social change, supporting our vision of a community where all people can live free of sexual violence.

This is a part-time, as-needed position.