Advocate

Job Title: 
Advocate (ECSL) 

Job Status:
Regular, Part-time (24
hrs/wk), $24.48/hr 

Office Location: SASSMM Brunswick Office, with remote work approved 

Primary Responsibility:
To provide
direct
assistance and support to survivors of sexual violence
in Eastern Cumberland (Brunswick, Harpswell, and the islands), Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties (ECLS).   

Representative Duties: 

Program and Services Delivery 

• Provide crisis support services for survivors and family members following a sexual assault for E. Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and Lincoln (ECSL)
  County cases 

• Provide client accompaniments as needed to ECSL courthouses and local police departments, during police interviews or other procedures involving law enforcement, hospital forensic medical exams, restorative circles, etc. 

• Participate in MECASA’s Systems Services programming and MSTEN Meetings, including the collection and sharing of data and best practices for any scheduled reports 

• Maintain and input all statistical data required by funding and agency requirements 

• Participate (bi-weekly) in one-on-one supervision with the Systems Advocacy Lead to develop a workplan, ensure self-management and compliance with policies and data collection requirements, and to share feedback and accountability
  regarding ongoing projects 

• Work in coordination with other Systems and Education & Outreach Advocate(s) for consistency and coverage of services 

• Establish contact and collaborate with community resources and referral sources 

• Provide community-based advocacy and support services, as required, including support group services, and drop-in support services   

• Attend identified meetings and initiatives that are relevant to the mission of the agency 

• Attend at least 12 hours of professional development training per year, in consultation with the Systems Advocacy Lead 

• Assist the Advocacy Services Coordinator, as needed 

Client Services 

• Complete SASSMM 47 hours Advocate Training  

• Participate in coverage of the 24/7 helpline and respond to all client or volunteer advocate needs 

• Support all client needs as identified via the support line, the SASSMM office phone, affiliated schools, or other community partners  

• Co-facilitate in-person or online support groups, as needed 

• Perform other duties, as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work/life experience 

• Excellent organizational ability, oral and written communication skills 

• Training or experience working with diverse and underserved populations 

• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, issues of sexual violence 

• Ability to respond to people in crisis and an open-minded nature 

• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to changing priorities 

• Excellent computer literacy, organizational, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills 

Accountability:
Accountable
to the Systems Advocacy Lead for any client-related
or systems support. Accountable to the Executive Director regarding all agency
programming and operations.