Sexual Assault Resource Agency · 1 day ago
Emergency Room Advocate
Charlottesville, VA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $24/hrThe Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is seeking compassionate, empathetic individuals to work as Emergency Room Advocates for survivors of sexual violence. The role involves providing support and crisis intervention to survivors at the hospital emergency room or police department, ensuring they have the necessary resources and a safe environment following their experience.
Non-profit Organizations
Hiring Manager
Priya Bajaj
Responsibilities
Provide support and crisis intervention to survivors at the hospital emergency room or police department after office hours and on weekends
Stay with the survivor throughout the forensic/medical exam if the survivor wishes
Provide active listening, support, referrals, and information to the survivor and any friends or family that may accompany the victim to the hospital
Ensure that the client has a safe place to go after leaving the hospital and has a safe mode of transportation to get there
Complete 40 hours of Crisis Services Training and 12 hours of Emergency Room Advocate Training
Following each accompaniment, complete data entry and follow-up procedures
Promptly respond to emails regarding scheduling and updates on policies and procedures as well as attend meetings as scheduled
Qualification
Required
Able to commit to at least 1 year of part-time employment with the agency
Available to be on-call for four weekdays (overnight) each month
Available for Federal Holidays observed by SARA; 1 each year required, availability for multiple is appreciated
Keep a cell phone on their person while on-call, must be alert and able to respond, and must remain within a reasonable distance to respond if called to do so
Able to arrive at the University of Virginia Hospital Emergency Department within 45 minutes from the time the call is received
Complete 40 hours of Crisis Services Training and 12 hours of Emergency Room Advocate Training
Following each accompaniment, complete data entry and follow-up procedures
Promptly respond to emails regarding scheduling and updates on policies and procedures as well as attend meetings as scheduled
Advocates must pass a criminal background check
Must be comfortable working in a hospital environment, including but not limited to, seeing the drawing of blood and visible injuries
Able to follow procedures and standards set by the agency and community partners
Be creative in problem solving and resourceful
Able to work with a variety of professionals, such as law enforcement and hospital personnel
Able to remain nonjudgmental and maintain confidentiality in accordance with SARA policies
Have reliable transportation throughout each shift
Preferred
Hiring priority for individuals with weeknight and weekend availability
Benefits
$400 training stipend
Company
Sexual Assault Resource Agency
The Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency working to eliminate sexual violence and its impacts through education, advocacy, and support services.
Founded in 1979
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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