Victim Advocate I - VAP SAVS - PREA

Waymakers; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home available

Job summary

Waymakers is a nonprofit in Orange County seeking a full-time PREA Advocate to serve victims in Irvine/Santa Ana. You will respond to sexual assault cases, provide crisis intervention, referrals, and accompaniment, and coordinate with law enforcement and partners to improve the local PREA response.

You will lead development of best-practice PREA services, support trainings for stakeholders, and assist with the 24-hour crisis hotline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field.
• 1–2 years of related experience in victim services or similar role.
• Experience in trauma response or sexual assault field; public speaking/training helpful.

Responsibilities

• Respond to sexual assault victims and families; assist with crisis needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, referrals, and accompaniment services.
• Collaborate with partners to improve Orange County PREA response.
• Lead development and implementation of best PREA victim services practices.
• Support 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline and trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Location 440 Exchange Ste,250 & 200,Irvine, CA, 92602,United States
• Base Pay $22.45 - $23.52 / Hour
• Employee Type 100% FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Openings Available: 1

Location: Central Justice Center - Santa Ana, CA.

Schedule: F/T - Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm. Must be available for on-call rotation for 24-hour response and emergency calls. *Remote work from home available.

Responsibilities

• Respond to victims of sexual assault and their families as required to mitigate the impact of the victimization and/or the case investigation and court appearance.
• Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, referrals, and accompaniment services.
• Working in conjunction with the Supervisor, Program Director, and collaborative partners, the PREA Advocate collaborates and maintains relationships with local PREA Coordinators, law enforcement and forensic nurse partners to help improve the local community PREA response.
• Take the lead in the development, coordination and implementation of a best practice, PREA victim services throughout Orange County.
• Supports the SAVS Management team in researching, developing, and conducting presentations and trainings on sexual assault and various related topics to PREA stakeholders, service providers, students and community members.
• Assist in supporting the 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or related field. Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and victimology.
• 1-2 years of related experience in a position involving the provision of victim services, peer counseling, equivalent social skills.
• Experience in trauma response and/or the sexual assault field as well as previous public speaking/training experience.
• Knowledge of crime victimization and victim service provision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and to be sensitive to the needs of special populations.
• Must be available to be on a shared rotation for 24-hour response and emergency calls during non traditional business hours.

Summary

Waymakers is a non-profit organization that has been empowering both individuals and families throughout Orange County, CA for over 50 years!

Each year, we provide thousands of members from our diverse communities with opportunities that guide them to positive and lasting change. We accomplish this through 5 key areas:

Waymakers is a "Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer."

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.