Sexual Violence Advocate

The Cocoon Shelter; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cocoon is hiring a Sexual Violence Advocate to support survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, safety planning and case management in shelter and community settings. The role centers on an empowerment framework and requires collaboration with staff to provide comprehensive support for survivors, including those affected by sexual assault, sex trafficking and related abuses.

Flexibility is required for on-call coverage during evenings and weekends, with shifts that may extend beyond

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or 2 years related experience
• Bilingual preferred
• On-call during business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm) with coverage for others as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, safety planning and case management from an empowerment model for sexual violence survivors in shelter and community settings
• Collaborate with staff to support survivors of sexual violence including sexual assault, sex trafficking, sexual harassment and adults sexually abused as children
• Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations as needed and support flexible evening/weekend scheduling

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Empowerment model

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years related experience

Job description

The Cocoon providessafety, healing and justice for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.The Cocoon works to live its vision to be a trusted partner, community leader and transforming voice in Wood County and surrounding areas, committed to ending domestic and sexual violence and empowering those affectedbyit.

Job Description

The Cocoon is hiring a Sexual Violence Advocate. The Sexual Violence Advocate has a focus on working with survivors who have been victimized by sexual violence, including sexual assault, sex trafficking, sexual harassment and adults sexually abused as children. This includes providing advocacy, safety planning and case management from an empowerment model for sexual violence survivors in shelter and in community-based settings.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or 2 years related experience and an ability to work from an empowerment model is required as well as advocacy and communication skills and knowledge and experience serving victims of sexual violence. Bilingual preferred. This staff position rotates being on-call during the business hours (Mon-Fri. 8 am to 4 pm) and provides assistance/coverage to other staff as needed. After-hours and weekend on-call are scheduled as the agency’s needs arise. Work hours are flexible in order to accommodate necessary evening or weekend hours. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle. Competitive salary and benefits.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.