On-Call Victim Advocate — Crisis Support Leader

株式会社ROLE; Houghton (MI); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Supplemental life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Full-time

Job summary

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation in Houghton, Michigan is seeking a Victim Advocate to support survivors of sexual assault and their families. You will help navigate legal, medical, and emotional challenges, providing crisis response and ongoing advocacy.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday with on-call flexibility. You will accompany clients to exams, interviews, and court proceedings, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with community partners to coordinate comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience or knowledge of crisis intervention is desirable.
• Previous victim advocacy experience is preferred, especially in sexual assault.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to crisis situations and provide empathetic listening to survivors.
• Offer 24/7 on-call support on a rotating schedule.
• Provide crisis intervention, information, support, and referrals to primary and secondary victims.
• Accompany clients to medical exams, police interviews, court proceedings, and other appointments.
• Assist clients in understanding rights and available resources.
• Maintain confidential case records.
• Participate in community services responding to sexual assault.
• Assist in coordinating Copper Shores events and volunteer coordination.
• Attend trainings and meetings for professional development.

Skills

Crisis intervention knowledge

Victim advocacy experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Child and Family Studies, Community Health, Public Health, or a directly related field

Job description

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation in Houghton, Michigan is seeking a Victim Advocate to support survivors of sexual assault and their families. You will help navigate legal, medical, and emotional challenges, providing crisis response and ongoing advocacy.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday with on-call flexibility. You will accompany clients to exams, interviews, and court proceedings, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with community partners to coordinate comprehensive