Volunteer Coordinator / Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

Duties: Under the supervision of the Systems Advocate/Advocacy Coordinator

• Provide crisis intervention and support services (30%)
• Assist with recruitment, coordination and supervision of advocates (50%)
• Collaboration with campus partners (15%)
• Perform other related duties as required (5%)

Essential Functions:

Crisis intervention and support services

• Respond to victim service and crisis calls coming into the office
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources
• Consult with other professionals and staff on cases as necessary
• Advocate for clients with professionals and systems
• Assist with ensuring that the cultural needs of victims are being addressed in advocacy and in volunteer training
• Serve as a point of contact for on-call advocates and local hospitals during evening and weekend hours, on a rotating basis
• Support victim-survivors during their sexual assault exam in local emergency departments
• Assist in planning for support groups as needs arise

Recruitment, coordination, and supervision of volunteer advocates

• Manage recruitment and coordination of volunteer advocates
• Build relationships with community partners to expand our volunteer pool
• Create and manage volunteer calendar for hospital advocacy and helpline shifts
• Provide communication between PAVSA and after hours call center regarding scheduling and issues that arise
• Coordinate two 40 hour sexual assault advocacy trainings per year
• Assist with training volunteers on sexual assault advocacy and related topics
• Provide case consultation and debriefing to volunteer advocates
• Provide monthly supervision meetings to volunteers
• Collaborate with the University of Minnesota Duluth and the College of St Scholastica to provide volunteer opportunities and supervision of on-campus advocates

Collaboration with Campus Partners

• Communicate with stakeholders at local private and community colleges for providing training and education to staff and students
• Collaborate with college faculty and students and engage on-campus events to spread awareness of our services and recruit a diverse pool of volunteers
• Assist in developing materials volunteer training and recruitment
• Work with other PAVSA staff to ensure that community activities and education opportunities are staffed

Perform other related duties

• Participate in weekly staff and advocacy meetings
• Communicate and cooperate with other professionals and agencies in the community who may work with victims of sexual violence
• Serve as the representative of PAVSA at community and professional meetings as needed
• Attend annual fundraising events

Special Requirements

• Must be able to sit in a stationary position or stand for prolonged periods of time (75%)
• Position is based out of an office in downtown Duluth but must be able to travel around the Duluth area to meet with clients
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Constantly operates a computer, Google Suite and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, fax and printer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human services field; OR a minimum of 3 years of advocacy or direct service experience in a human service agency
• Prior completion of Minnesota approved sexual assault advocacy training strongly preferred
• Lived or professional experience with communities put at risk heavily preferred
• Comfortable with public speaking and/or experience with facilitating training sessions
• Good organization skills
• Effective communicator
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with persons from variety of backgrounds
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation

• $21.50-$23.00, based on experience
• Full time position, 40 hours/week
• Health insurance offered, employer covers 90%
• Dental, life and vision insurance offered, employer covers 100%
• Paid parking in Downtown Duluth
• 403(b) non-matching employer 3% contribution following 1 year of employment
• 11 paid holidays vacation, sick and personal time off
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development allowance

To Apply:

This position will be open until filled with an initial review happening May 15, 2024. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter discussing their interest in and qualifications for position.

Sexual violence impacts many people - disclosing personal experiences is not expected and does not impact your application status or process. PAVSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC, people of all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinabeg.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person