COMPENSATION

Salaried, Exempt with Benefits – 40 Hours per Week

Salary Range: $35,000 to $55,000

General Job Description

Under the primary supervision of the Executive Director, the SAPM provides comprehensive sexual assault advocacy services for survivors who seek help through calls coming through the 24/7 Hot Line from victims themselves, law enforcement, and/or emergency departments. Coordinates with and is a liaison for the courts, law enforcement, medical and mental health providers to expedite and improve services to sexual assault survivors. The Sexual Assault Program Manager will work with the courts, law enforcement and medical personnel to assist survivors of sexual assault while educating the community on sexual assault, consent, harassment, and related topics. The SAPM will assertively seek all opportunities to provide outreach and education to all counties of the circuit. The manager will also supervise other sexual assault advocates in the program and be responsible for the data entry of services into Case Worthy software program and will be responsible for data entry by the team of sexual assault advocates. The SAPM will be active on the Sexual Assault Response Team for the Tifton Judicial Circuit and will adhere to the Sexual Assault Protocol for the circuit.

Qualifications for Position

• Completion of a high school or general equivalency diploma, with management experience as a minimum, four year college degree with management experience preferred. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational excellence.
• Requires ability to follow the law and agency policies and procedures.
• Advocacy experience preferred particularly in working with victims of sexual assault.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish would be beneficial.
• Conducting business with professional demeanor and ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Computer skills are sufficient to participate in webinars, utilize work email, and enter data into the program management software program.
• Ability to be responsible for the calendar of advocates and for the on-call schedule. In the event of inability to reach an advocate as needed, will provide that service.
• Managerial/Supervisory experience with team leadership abilities.
• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks.
• Crisis management, good judgment, and demonstrated compassion for victims.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to dress professionally.
• Must work well with people of varied sexual preference, gender identities, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently abled.
• Passage of physical exam and a criminal record check are required before beginning work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Must obtain and maintain all required initial training and certifications as well as ongoing professional training as offered.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards

• Provide immediate crisis intervention for survivors of sexual assault and advocate on behalf of sexual assault survivors in obtaining whatever services are deemed necessary.
• Explain the range of options to survivors.
• Offer emergency food, clothing, and/or shelter.
• Explain survivor’s rights and help the survivor choose the proper proceeding to obtain the relief needed.
• Provide brochures and/or general information about the criminal justice process.
• Assist the survivor in completing necessary forms and accompanying them to all interviews and other appointments necessary.
• Communicating information about case status and scheduled court proceedings.
• Provide options for transportation to hearings.
• Provide information on case progress and disposition.
• Accompaniment to forensic examination.
• Provide survivor compensation information, assist with application, and provide follow-up support.
• Provide prevention services aimed at keeping the survivors free of future victimization.
• Providing information about contact people at jails, District Attorney’s Office, and/or Solicitor’s Offices.
• Assist in any follow-up hearings.
• Provide or ensure that there are outreach contacts for victims until they are closed out of the program.
• Responsible for being sure that surveys are provided, received and given to the Executive Director.
• Coordinate services with the appropriate victim-witness offices and explain community options such as support services and shelter.
• Do goal specific follow up with survivors to ensure continuum of care.
• Provide a means of maintaining accurate statistics of sexual assault cases. Be proficient in Case Worthy software program.
• Train and supervise the sexual assault team of advocates.
• Participate in the local SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) and any other local task force or other community organizations or groups involved in family violence prevention.
• Follow all directives of the Sexual Assault Protocol for the Tifton Judicial Circuit and participate in all SAP related meetings.
• Work with staff on activities and planning for outreach and education to underserved populations regarding the agency’s program areas and services.
• Attending agency staff meetings, particularly Manager Meetings.
• Serves as a member of the RCPCH Management Team.
• Provide presentations/trainings on sexual assault, educating members of the community at large and specifically including law enforcement personnel, college, and high school students.
• Working with the Executive Director and others on developing Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities as well as development of a yearlong outreach plan.
• Participate in RCPCH outreach activities/events.
• Receive all training required for new employees and training specific for sexual assault and domestic violence.