Remote-Eligible Survivor Advocate & Crisis Support

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine seeks an Advocate (ECSL) to support survivors across ECSL counties, with part-time 24 hours per week and remote work approved. This role focuses on crisis support, advocacy, court and police coordination, and community-based services in Brunswick and surrounding areas.

The Advocate will participate in training, data collection, supervision, and collaboration with Education & Outreach teams to ensure trauma-informed services and timely referrals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work/life experience.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
• Experience with diverse and underserved populations.
• Sensitivity to issues of sexual violence.
• Ability to respond to people in crisis and remain open-minded.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong computer literacy and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support services for survivors and families.
• Accompany clients in ECSL court and police interactions.
• Input and manage required data for funding and reporting.
• Participate in supervision and cross-team coordination.
• Collaborate with community resources for referrals.
• Co-facilitate in-person or online support groups as needed.
• Attend professional development trainings.
• Assist the Advocacy Services Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Crisis response

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Computer literacy

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine seeks an Advocate (ECSL) to support survivors across ECSL counties, with part-time 24 hours per week and remote work approved. This role focuses on crisis support, advocacy, court and police coordination, and community-based services in Brunswick and surrounding areas.

The Advocate will participate in training, data collection, supervision, and collaboration with Education & Outreach teams to ensure trauma-informed services and timely referrals