On-call Victim Advocate

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Under the supervision of the Director of Crisis Services, the Victim Advocate is responsible for providing crisis intervention and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. This position is a weekend shift Sat/Sun 4p-12a. The Victim Advocate responds to calls on the hotline and provides advocacy for survivors who present at the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Unit).

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Other duties include maintaining accurate files and records of each service provided in accordance with agency standards. Must attend agency meetings outside of their scheduled work hours. The Victim Advocate may be asked to be back-up and on call during night and weekend hours outside of their shift.

Other Information/Requirements: 

• A minimum of one year direct service experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be willing to work with other agencies and participate in outreach activities
• Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality
• Must obtain Criminal Records Background clearance
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

How to Apply: 

Please send cover letter, resume and references to Valerie Sanchez at [email protected]

Contact Information
Name: 
Valerie Sanchez
Agency/Organization: 
Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico
Address: 
9741 Candelaria Rd NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87112
Business Phone: 
505-266-7712
Email Address: 
[email protected]
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 15 2014
Date to Remove: 
Dec 19 2014

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