Advocate- Sexual Violence (Case Manager)

Job Type:

Full-time, Salary

Purpose:

Provide comprehensive services to assist victims and survivors of sexual violence and human sex trafficking work through crisis and attain goals leading to self-sufficiency in both residential and community settings.

Expectations of every YWCA Staff Member:

• Uphold and promote the YWCA Mission.
• Maintain compliance with state standards.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Contribute to fund development efforts for support of all programs and the overall Association.
• Provide support to other departments and staff.

Essential Duties:

• Work directly with victims and survivors of sexual assault by providing support, comprehensive advocacy, and connection to resources.
• Provide case management for clients based upon client centered needs and goals; observe client’s daily living skills; redirect and/or teach skills where needed.
• Facilitate education on healthy/unhealthy relationships, support groups, life skills, and provide tools for self-sufficiency and stability.
• Work with first responders to sexual assault (Emergency Rooms, Law Enforcement, etc.) in ensuring that survivors receive respectful and appropriate services.
• Help clients navigate resources, legal processes, prepare protective orders, and safety plan.
• Provide emotional support, while referring to mental health services when appropriate.
• Work closely with other advocates and YWCA residential staff.
• Collaborate with other service providers and/or stakeholders in order to obtain referrals into the program.
• Refer clients, according to their specific needs, to appropriate community resources and advocate on their behalf.
• Participate in coordinated efforts through local SART teams and taskforces.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records.
• Participate in marketing efforts of program.
• Listen and assist clients with options as client issues arise; create and maintain high quality work environment to perform at highest level.
• Transport clients in personal vehicle, as needed.
• Travel throughout YWCA Northeast Indiana service area to provide services and network with other providers.
• Participate in On-Call rotation to ensure support is available for program outside of business hours.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the organization's goals.