Victim Advocate (Sexual Assault Victim Services)
Application Deadline: October 31, 2021
Location: Santa Ana, CA, United States
VICTIM ADVOCATE (Sexual Assault Victim Services – Victim Assistance Programs – Santa Ana)
– F/T. (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, on-call rotation for 24-hour response and emergency calls.)
Responsibilities include:
Requirements include:
– F/T. (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, on-call rotation for 24-hour response and emergency calls.)
Responsibilities include:
- Respond to victims of sexual assault and their families as required to mitigate the impact of the victimization and/or the case investigation and court appearance.
- Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, referrals, and accompaniment services.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field.
- Must be available to be on rotation for 24-hour response and emergency calls.
- Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and victimology.
- 1-3 years of related experience in a position involving the provision of victim services, peer counseling, equivalent social skills, and program administration.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and to be sensitive to the needs of special populations.
- Valid California driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.