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. This is a mission-driven role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, believes deeply in social justice, and is passionate about survivor advocacy, education, and equity.

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

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with local colleges and universities.
• Implementing the Enough is Enough program to address sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
• Planning and facilitating engaging education sessions, trainings, and awareness events for students, faculty, staff, parents, and extended campus communities.
• Acting as the primary liaison with college administration, including collaboration around Title IX-related initiatives and hearings.
• Creating educational materials, promotional content, and innovative prevention projects in partnership with campus stakeholders.
• Delivering 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.

Why Join Us?

By joining our team, you become part of a compassionate, dedicated organization committed to supporting survivors, educating communities, and preventing violence. This role offers meaningful work, professional development, strong community partnerships, and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.

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