Safe Dwelling Victim And Confidential Rape Crisis Advocate Job at YWCA Of The Niagara Frontier, Lockport, NY

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  • YWCA Of The Niagara Frontier
  • Lockport, NY

Job Description

Mission Statement: The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Job Objectives: To staff a 24-hour hotline, and provide for the safety and well-being of the clients residing at the safe dwelling as needed, including weekends and overnight shifts. Provide information, support, and crisis intervention to sexually assaulted victims and/or families while the victim is receiving treatment in an area emergency room. Advocates must commit to a minimum of two shifts per week.

Responsibilities:

· Provide emergency assistance to women and children residing in the safe dwelling

· Answer the 24-hour hotline, and provide information and referrals.

· Provide support to residents of the safe dwelling.

· Assist residents with victim’s compensation claims.

· Complete 40-hour rape crisis training.

· Respond to area emergency rooms to provide support, crisis intervention, and advocacy for sexual assault victims.

· Provide advocacy with other service providers and accompaniment when necessary.

· Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.

Confidentiality Agreement: All staff will sign an agreement that the location of the safe dwelling, client information, and staff information are strictly confidential. Must have an NYS driver’s license and a vehicle.

Qualifications:

· Criminal background check

· Fingerprinting

· OCFS Central Registry check

· NYS Justice Center SEL required

· Must be at least eighteen years old. Some college in a related field is preferred.

Physical Qualifications:

· Must be able to climb stairs

· Must be able to lift twenty pounds or more.

Accountability: Reports directly to the Safe House Manager

Job Type: Part-time

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Job Tags

Part time, Shift work, Weekend work,

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