Sexual Assault Services Counselor/Advocate - SafeHouse Center

Our client, SafeHouse Center, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide safety, support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children, and to work relentlessly to change the systems and attitudes that allow this abuse to continue. More information can be found on their website.

The Sexual Assault Services Counselor/Advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, support and resources to survivors of Sexual Assault.

Position Highlights:

• Full time (40 hrs/week): Monday-Friday during business hours with flexibility for
  evenings and weekends due to 24 hr. response duties.
• Provide individual counseling for sexual assault survivors.
• Group facilitation (weekly)
• Due to Response Team duties, applicants must be able to respond to area
  hospitals (St. Joes and UofM) within 30 minutes.
• Due to grant restrictions, the starting pay is non-negotiable.
• We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, and
  LGBTQ people bring unique and important perspectives that immensely help our
  clients. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do.
  Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or
  who are members of other marginalized communities.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct services to survivors of Sexual Assault in the form of advocacy,
  counseling, group work in accordance with SafeHouse Center's policies and
  mission. Maintain assigned caseload.
• Staff the 24 hour on-call Sexual Assault Response Team during business hours,
  weeknights and weekends as assigned. Arrange for transportation to fulfill on-call
  responsibilities within specified timeframes. Be able to respond to Washtenaw
  County hospitals within 30 minutes.
• Assist in the promotion of sexual assault services through public speaking and
  tabling engagements.
• This position mandates a minimum age of 21 years due to insurance requirements
  for on-call responsibilities.
• This position is based at the agency but requires the ability to travel locally on a
  regular basis in own vehicle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with each client to determine their strengths, challenges and
  goals. Provide appropriate referrals and resources.
• Facilitate sexual assault support group as assigned.
• Document all services provided for, with or on behalf of clients.
• Assist in the training, support and supervision of program volunteers.
• Act as a liaison between SafeHouse Center, our clients and community members.
• Abide by confidentiality policy at all times.
• Report any knowledge or suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:

• This position primarily works in an office environment and requires frequent sitting,
  standing and walking.
• Staff may occasionally be required to travel locally and regionally in agency or own
  vehicle to attend conferences or other related events.
• This position requires flexibility in scheduling and job function as some services
  require 24 hour coverage including during popular holiday times (most notably –
  but not necessarily limited to – the time around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
  Year's).
• This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain vehicle
  insurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in human services field or two years' experience in a human
  services field.
• Demonstrated skill in writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, and
  teamwork
• Competency in crisis management
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the unique circumstances of underserved
  populations and to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
• Fluency in language (s) other than English preferred
• Public speaking and training facilitation experience preferred

Current Openings for Sexual Assault Services Counselor/Advocate SafeHouse Center Jobs at Karen Andrews Group