Victim Services - Campus Education and Sexual Assault Advocate (Enough is Enough)

About the role

The Victim Services – Campus Education & Sexual Assault Advocate plays a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual violence while leading impactful prevention and education efforts on college campuses across Orange County. This position blends hands-on crisis intervention with dynamic campus and community education, offering an opportunity to create lasting change at both the individual and systemic levels.

Position Highlights & Compensation

- Hourly Rate: $20/hour to $24/hour - On-Call Benefits: - $150 voucher for after-hours, in-person accompaniments - $2/hour stipend for all scheduled on-call hours with no accompaniment - Paid Time Off: Holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave - Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Grant-Funded (contingent on funding)

Key Objectives

- Provide front-line, trauma-informed advocacy and crisis intervention to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence. - Deliver and coordinate NYS Department of Health – Enough is Enough prevention education on college campuses. - Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment aligned with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and Welcome Orange initiative.

Advocate Responsibilities – Survivor Services

- Provide compassionate, survivor-centered crisis counseling, safety planning, advocacy, and emotional support. - Conduct survivor intakes to assess eligibility, identify needs, and build individualized service plans. - Educate survivors on consent, confidentiality, medical and legal options, forensic evidence collection, survivors’ rights, and community resources. - Accompany survivors to hospitals, police departments, courts, Title IX hearings, and other critical appointments—often on short notice. - Assist survivors with NYS Office of Victim Services (OVS) compensation claims and applications. - Offer both in-person and telephone crisis intervention and short-term counseling services. - Serve as an on-call advocate up to 14 days per month, providing 24/7 emergency response. - Maintain accurate, confidential documentation, case notes, and required reports in accordance with agency policy. - Build and sustain strong partnerships with law enforcement, hospitals, the District Attorney’s Office, Child Advocacy Centers, and community organizations. - Participate in community awareness events, coalitions, task forces, and statewide meetings. - Support the Senior Sexual Assault Examiner (SAE) with compliance efforts, training coordination, and schedule management. - Maintain survivor files with care, accuracy, and confidentiality. - Complete and maintain certification as a NYS DOH Rape Crisis Counselor. - Fulfill Mandated Reporter responsibilities, reporting suspected child abuse when required.

Campus Education Coordinator Responsibilities – Enough is Enough

- Develop and maintain partnerships with local colleges and universities. - Implement the Enough is Enough program to address sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. - Plan and facilitate engaging education sessions, trainings, and awareness events for students, faculty, staff, parents, and extended campus communities. - Act as the primary liaison with college administration, including collaboration around Title IX-related initiatives and hearings. - Create educational materials, promotional content, and innovative prevention projects in partnership with campus stakeholders. - Deliver advocacy, education, and outreach through a social justice and equity-centered lens, with emphasis on gender-based violence, systemic inequality, and intersectionality.

Additional Responsibilities

- Participate in agency committees and initiatives as assigned. - Assist with fundraisers and special events (some outside normal business hours). - Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and evolving needs of the agency.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience (one required): - Bachelor’s Degree in a related field OR - Associate’s Degree with at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR - High School Diploma with at least four (4) years of relevant experience Skills & Requirements: - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking. - Confidence facilitating educational presentations to diverse audiences. - Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in crisis situations. - Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities. - Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards. - Willingness and ability to participate in on-call coverage. - Valid NYS Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. - Demonstrated understanding of—and commitment to—social justice values. - Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.