Sexual Assault Advocate (PREA)

Tri Valley Haven; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Floating holidays

Retirement plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tri-Valley Haven seeks a Sexual Assault Advocate for the PREA program to provide crisis counseling and advocacy for incarcerated survivors at Santa Rita Jail. The role involves co-facilitating support groups and coordinating services within jail and Tri-Valley Haven sites.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with experience supporting survivors of sexual assault, is comfortable in a jail setting, and is fluent in Spanish (bilingual preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault.
• One-year experience in a non-profit setting.
• Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls from Santa Rita jail from incarcerated survivors seeking support and advocacy.
• Conduct weekly art therapy groups.
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with deputies and staff at the jail to ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Adhere to all PREA program guidelines and protocols while accessing the jail facilities.
• Respond to crisis line calls relating to sexual assault, assess to determine appropriate services.
• Provide advocacy to survivors at the hospital or police station as needed.
• Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
• Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
• Enter services provided in the client database for reporting purposes.
• Serve as back-up staff to ensure continuous delivery of services.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Cantonese

Mandarin

Hindi

Tagalog

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

(5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills)

Tri-Valley Haven is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and poverty. For over four decades, we have provided services that empower, inspire, and promote independence. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are currently seeking a Sexual Assault Advocate for the PREA program.

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Lead PREA Advocate, the Sexual Assault Advocate for the PREA program (Prison Rape Elimination Act) will provide crisis counseling and advocacy to incarcerated survivors within Santa Rita Jail in accordance with OES-SA requirements. Also coordinate and co-facilitate sexual assault support groups and art groups within jail and/or prison facilities.

General Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred with one year's experience working with survivors of sexual assault. One-year experience in a non-profit setting. Knowledge of issues surrounding survivors of sexual assault, basic de-escalation skills and the ability to work independently, manage time and tasks effectively. Knowledge of violence toward women and children’s issues. Bilingual/ Fluent Spanish preferred. Completion of agency provided 70-hour DV/SA training within 6 months of employment. Applicants must be comfortable working in a jail setting. Must pass the Santa Rita background clearance process.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

CLIENT ADVOCACY

1. Respond to calls from Santa Rita jail from incarcerated survivors seeking support and advocacy. Conduct weekly art therapy groups.
2. Build and maintain a good working relationship with deputies and staff at the jail to ensure smooth delivery of services.
3. Adhere to all PREA program guidelines and protocols while accessing the jail facilities.
4. Respond to crisis line calls relating to sexual assault, assess to determine appropriate services. Provide similar support to community clients in person when needed.
5. Respond to SART (sexual assault response team) calls within the agency’s service area as needed and provide advocacy to survivors at the hospital or police station.
6. Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed
7. Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
8. Enter services provided in the client database for reporting purposes.
9. Serve as back-up staff to ensure continuous delivery of services.

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

1. Assist with prevention education classes in local area middle, high schools and within the community as needed
2. Participate in conducting staff in-service training across the agency. (CEUs)
3. Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities.
4. Assist with outreach and tabling events to increase visibility of Tri Valley Haven services.
5. Schedule and complete one ride-along per year with officers from local law enforcement agencies.

GENERAL TASKS

1. Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year and provide advocacy services as needed in conjunction with community presentations.
2. Participate in agency meetings and special events as needed.
3. Must have an insured automobile that employee will use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients.
4. Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to be able to drive for the agency.

OTHER RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE Director of SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S MISSION

ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS

1. Working alone
2. Working in high stress situations
3. Working in emergency situations
4. Working in off-shift/rotating schedule
5. Good reading vision
6. Sitting
7. Good communication skills
8. Specific knowledge or education
9. Learning ability
10. Operation of motor vehicle
11. Good distance vision
12. Ability to speak clearly
13. Ability to discriminate speech
14. Reasoning and thinking skills
15. Ability to solve problems
16. Typing or keyboarding skills
17. Lifting 10 to 20 pounds
18. Carrying 10 to 20 pounds

Tri Valley Haven's Value Proposition

In addition to offering meaningful work, job stability and competitive compensation, eligible employees receive:

1. Excellent health benefits (Kaiser/HealthNet Platinum and Gold Plans).
2. Employee dental and vision benefits, 100% agency paid.
3. Free life insurance coverage, $20,000.
4. Generous vacation and sick time accruals.
5. Two floating holidays and 15 paid holidays.
6. Retirement Plan, plus match.
7. Employee Assistance Program.
8. Flexible Spending Account.

Tri Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation is tolerated. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made equitably. We examine our unconscious biases and create an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcome.