Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Advocate

Arab American Family Services (AAFS); Worth (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Arab American Family Services in Illinois seeks a Sexual Assault Advocate to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered support across crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy services. Responsibilities include on-call coverage for hotlines and in-person response at hospitals, courts, and with police, plus coordination with community partners for civil and criminal justice processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related advocacy experience; ICASA

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in sexual assault advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling, or prevention education.
• ICASA-approved 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training and ICDVP-approved 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training (or required within 30 days)
• Knowledge of ICASA service standards and SASETA (IL laws)
• Bilingual/multilingual candidates encouraged (Arabic/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Deliver survivor-centered crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention via hotline and in-person response; accompany survivors to hospitals or with police.
• Advocate in criminal and civil justice settings; assist with protective orders and safety planning.
• Design and deliver prevention education and outreach programs; engage community partners.
• Engage in social justice initiatives to raise survivor visibility and community awareness.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and support program growth and coordination.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Cultural humility

Trauma-informed care

Multilingual support encouraged

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic records systems

Job description

Arab American Family Services in Illinois seeks a Sexual Assault Advocate to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered support across crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy services. Responsibilities include on-call coverage for hotlines and in-person response at hospitals, courts, and with police, plus coordination with community partners for civil and criminal justice processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related advocacy experience; ICASA