Sexual Assault Case Advocate

About the role

The DVIPP Sexual Assault Case Advocate works with both resident and non-resident victims of sexual assault, from the initial point of crisis intervention through intake, safety planning, goal development, and connection to community resources. This position is primarily based out of YWCA Greater Lafayette’s satellite office in Monticello, Indiana. The position will also require regular travel, including being on site at YWCA’s domestic violence shelter in Lafayette approximately one day per week, and spending approximately one half-day per week in Delphi, Indiana, working on site with a partner agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, intake, safety planning, and goal-setting support for survivors.
• Aid clients in developing plans for safety, stability, and long-term independence.
• Participate in weekly client and staff meetings.
• Help coordinate and facilitate support groups.
• Advocate for clients with legal, social service, education, medical, and community organizations.
• Provide referrals and connect clients with appropriate resources.
• Distribute program information and resources to schools, medical facilities, law enforcement, social service agencies, and other community partners.
• Identify community training needs based on program and survivor needs.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and victim service agencies to support a coordinated response to sexual violence.
• Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and program information.
• Maintain client and program confidentiality at all times.
• Represent YWCA Greater Lafayette professionally at meetings, events, and community activities.
• Travel between the Monticello satellite office, YWCA’s Lafayette shelter, partner agency locations, appointments, and community meetings as needed.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including hospital response and off-shift calls as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be dependable, compassionate, professional, and able to work with individuals experiencing trauma, crisis, and high-stress situations.
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain 10 Continuing Education Units annually.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage stressful or crisis situations with professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of community resources and support organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with common computer software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and survivor-centered advocacy.
• Ability and willingness to travel between work sites and partner locations as required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to survivor-centered advocacy.

Skills

• Compassion.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to work with individuals experiencing trauma, crisis, and high-stress situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of community resources and support organizations.
• Familiarity with common computer software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and survivor-centered advocacy.
• Ability and willingness to travel between work sites and partner locations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Pay Range: $18-$20 per hour

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, in-person position. The position is primarily located at YWCA Greater Lafayette’s satellite office in Monticello, Indiana. The employee will also be required to travel regularly, including approximately one day per week at YWCA’s domestic violence shelter in Lafayette and approximately one half-day per week in Delphi with a partner agency. This position also includes a rotating on-call component. Employees assigned to the on-call rotation may be contacted and required to respond outside of their regular work schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or other off-shift hours, depending on program needs.

What to Expect

• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Potential off-shift response when assigned to on-call coverage.
• Hospital response as needed.
• Travel to and from appointments, partner agencies, community meetings, and YWCA locations.
• Support group facilitation as needed.
• Office work, including sitting at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.
• Work that may involve emotionally difficult or high-stress situations.

Why This Role Matters

Survivors of sexual assault deserve support, safety, dignity, and someone who will walk alongside them during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This role helps provide that support, whether through immediate crisis response, long-term advocacy, education, safety planning, or connection to resources. The DVIPP Sexual Assault Case Advocate is an important part of YWCA Greater Lafayette’s work to support survivors, strengthen community response, and promote safety and healing.

About YWCA Greater Lafayette

YWCA Greater Lafayette is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA Greater Lafayette is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.