Victim Advocate

Position Overview

Julie Valentine Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Victim Advocate to provide support, crisis intervention, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate trauma-informed care, cultural competence, compassion, and advocacy for clients and their loved ones during times of crisis and provide support and empowerment to survivors.

The Victim Advocate is responsible for serving victims of sexual assault and their families through crisis intervention, advocacy, and case management. This position is full-time and is eligible for benefits.

• This is a full-time salaried position
• Julie Valentine Center provides a comprehensive agency-paid insurance package for each employee, which includes health and dental coverage.
• Julie Valentine Center values work-life balance and offers generous paid time off as well as extended paid holidays to support rest and renewal.

The following is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed. Incumbent may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

• Provide direct support to victims in the emergency room as well as on the hotline during the day and after hours (on a rotating basis).
• Provide follow-up to victims seen in the ER.
• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis as part of the staff backup.
• Work collaboratively with Crisis Coordinator and other agency staff to provide the highest quality services to clients.
• Accompany victims to court and investigative meetings as requested.
• Must have reliable transportation and cell phone service to respond to sexual assault victims in the ER and on the hotline.

• Maintain monthly log of volunteer service hours.
• Create monthly grant report for Volunteer Advocates and Interns.
• Maintain needed supplies in the ER.
• Assist on-boarding and provide direct supervision of Crisis Program interns under the supervision of the Crisis Program Coordinator.

• Work with community partners to help maintain and strengthen community partnerships (Local Hospitals, Law Enforcement, Solicitor’s Office, DSS, etc).
• Participate in the Greenville County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
• Promote agency services and a positive image of the agency to the community.

• Maintain Victim Service Provider (VSP) credential by completing annual training requirements.
• Enhance professional growth and development through activities such as professional affiliations, conferences, workshops, etc.
• Participate as a member of the JVC Team, participate in weekly Crisis Program team meetings, and attend agency staff meetings and supervision meetings.
• Participate as a member of the JVC Team and attend fundraisers and other activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (Human Services-related field preferred).
• Minimum Experience:
  
  1 year preferred.
• Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience and skill in providing crisis intervention and case management to victims of interpersonal violence; knowledge of criminal justice system and victim services; reliable cellular phone access to respond to the hotline; must have reliable transportation and live within 30 miles of the Greenville Health System.