The Blue Bench · 1 day ago
Bilingual Part-Time On-Call Advocate
Denver, CO
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$6.50/hr - $25.25/hrThe Blue Bench is dedicated to eliminating sexual assault and supporting survivors through advocacy and care. They are seeking a Bilingual Part-Time On-Call Advocate to provide support to individuals who have recently experienced sexual assault, particularly within Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities.
Health CareNon ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Be On-Call for hospital response from own phone and commit to a minimum of one (1) overnight (6:00pm – 6:00am) shift per week and one (1) weekend (Friday 6:00pm – Monday 6:00am) shift per every 5 weeks
Be On-Call for hospital response from own phone during holidays and any breaks when The Blue Bench office is closed
Respond to calls regarding recent sexual assault by providing in-person support to survivors at the hospital within a timely manner (within 1 hour of request)
Provide survivors with information about their law enforcement reporting options as well as information about the forensic medical exam process
Provide individual crisis stabilization, immediate support, information and/or referrals and resources in English and Spanish
Maintain survivor confidentiality
Work collaboratively and professionally with hospital and/or law enforcement staff or any community partner to provide holistic care and support to survivors
Complete the required forty (40) hours of Advocacy Training, eight (8) hours of Hospital Response training, and any additional On-Call training
Complete and submit Hospital Intake forms to supervisor for each survivor within 24 hours of a hospital call
Work collaboratively with members of the On-Call team to ensure 24/7 Hospital Advocacy coverage
Attend virtual monthly On-Call Team meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Meet with the Lead Case Manager for peer support and additional training as necessary
Meet with the Co-Director of Client Services: Advocacy for supervision and additional training as necessary
Complete administrative duties such as scheduling, time sheets, submitting for mileage reimbursement, keeping updated on protocols, etc
Qualification
Required
Advanced proficiency skills in English and Spanish required across the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Experience working with and an understanding of sexual violence or other interpersonal trauma
Must have a flexible schedule and ability to be on call for weekends, weeknight overnights, and holidays
Have strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Have excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to offer emotional support and crisis management for victims of sexual assault
Knowledge of medical, psychological, educational, social services, legal and other community resources
Ability to collaborate with other victim service providers
Understanding of cultural influences on behavior in multicultural communities. Must be open to working with diverse communities
Knowledge of the criminal legal system as it relates to sexual assault and sexual abuse victims
Work collaboratively in a team setting
Benefits
Part-Time employees earn one (1) hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
Access to The Blue Bench Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and support
Company
The Blue Bench
The Blue Bench's mission is to eliminate sexual assault and lessen its impact on individuals, their loved ones, and the community.
Founded in 1983
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2022-12-14Grant
Recent News
Denver Business Journal
2023-12-11
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