Sexual Assault Advocate at United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Sexual Assault Advocate Job Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, conduct safety planning, and assist SA victims secure resources to increase safety.
• Accompany victims in need of medical intervention to the Aurora Sexual Assault Treatment Center and/or other healthcare facilities.
• Assist victims with reporting incidents of violence to local law enforcement, district attorney's office and/or other legal authorities.
• Participate in the civil and criminal trial aspects of the crime and provides education, accompaniment, and support during judicial process.
• Conduct safety planning and assist victims secure resources to increase safety.
• Develop and maintain a case management process that ensures all program requirements are documented and maintained in the required manner.
• Conduct follow-ups contact on an individual basis with assigned crime victims, various community services, law enforcement and district attorney's office.
• Provides information about restraining orders, criminal court, immigration legal remedies, and other legal procedures.
• Collaborate with community health providers, social service agencies, religious community and other providers that serve victims, including participating in committees and task forces, as assigned.
• Continuously monitor participant progress throughout the duration of services.
• Provide transportation as needed for clients with transportation barriers.
• Conduct reviews, monitor and analyze project performance and prepare program efficiency reports.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure services are provided to victims of sexual assault and objectives of program are met.
• Attend meeting conferences and workshops and perform special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Sexual Assault Advocate Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by two years of post-secondary education, in a relevant field. Note: Additional years of work experience in a relevant field can be substituted for one year of education.
• Knowledge of supportive counseling methods, techniques, and trauma-informed care principles.
• At least one year of professional experience in advocacy, case management, providing direct crisis intervention and/or support and experience in group facilitation and outreach.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English; verbal and written (REQUIRED).
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking.
• Ability in monitoring participant progress and issuing necessary reports; developing community support and linkages.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Proficient computer skills and experience using current version of Microsoft Office Suite such as Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel and work irregular hours (non-standard and evening).
• Must have own transportation, possess a valid driver's license, and have adequate insurance.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently required to drive.
• Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment and outside setting.
• Noise level in this work is usually semi-moderate.

• iPad, iPhone, laptop computers, projectors, copy/scanner machine, computer.
• Be able to scan documents and encrypt documents as necessary
• Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.

UMOS isan equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.