Rape Crisis Specialist

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of Director of Sexual Assault Support & Advocacy Services, the Rape Crisis Specialist assists with the administration and provision of services for the daily operations of 24-hour comprehensive services for victims/survivors and the family and friends of victims/survivors of sexual and relationship violence. The incumbent will participate in violence prevention efforts and education to meet grant, program, and departmental goals. This is a grant-funded position, with reappointment dependent on grant renewal and funding availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term peer counseling, crisis intervention, medical, legal and academic advocacy, safety planning, case management and facilitate related support groups.
• Travel to various locations throughout Hampshire County to provide immediate in-person crisis response and ongoing support, consistent with program and operational needs.
• Comply with all relevant regulations, policies, standards, and protocols including those regarding privileged communication between rape crisis counselors and victims, and mandated reporting of abuse.
• Aid in the administration and participation in the daily operations of 24-hour rape crisis services including ensuring scheduling and staffing of hotline and providing and/or scheduling back-up to ensure coverage.
• Participate in training and selection and can provide supervision and support to program staff.
• Consult and participate in implementation of violence prevention outreach, education, and training for diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year related experience to include counseling.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual and relationship violence and/or trauma.
• Experience providing culturally responsive services for diverse communities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet time sensitive deadlines, and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative team approach to work, meets individual goals, and constructively provides, seeks, and implements feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize programs such as: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Box, and/or Google Docs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience working in the field of sexual and relationship violence.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: conducting training, developing curriculum, supervising staff and/or volunteers, recruitment and retention of staff, leading support groups, and/or working with teens.
• Completion of Rape Crisis Counselor or Domestic Violence Counselor training through a recognized Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence agency.
• Experience developing and implementing training/education programs.
• Contemporary knowledge of current events, social movements, climate, and political trends broadly and those related to campus life especially.
• Experience working in a university setting and college communities.
• Bilingual.