On-Call Victim Advocate (Casual Part-Time)

Family Services is a non-profit organization that protects, heals and cares for children and families throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Family Services is strongly committed to protecting children and vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation.

When traumatic situations occur, our staff is there to assist the individual or family with their journey of healing and recovery. Family Services cares for individuals who are isolated, abandoned or just need help developing the skills to live successfully.

Our Sexual Assault Center provides services 24/7 to victims of sexual violence and their families and friends. The Sexual Assault Center provides sensitive services to all victims regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation or disability. Crisis intervention, information and referral, counseling, follow-up assistance, medical, legal and personal advocacy, support group, as well as community education are among the services provided.

The Sexual Assault Center is seeking an On-Call Victim Advocate to provide direct services to sexual assault victims including crisis counseling, advocacy, and support by delivering service that is culturally competent, strength-based, and client directed. The On Call Advocate provides afterhours response on nights, weekends, and Holidays.

Their main focus is to provide 24/7 crisis intervention, and the position does not maintain their own caseload. The On Call Advocate is expected to work closely with Program leadership and the team to ensure that the Sexual Assault Center is providing the appropriate services and meeting the needs of sexual assault victims and their families and friends.

Responsibilities include providing advocacy, support, information, and referrals to victims of sexual assault and their families, both over the phone and in-person. The Advocate provides options for reporting and accompanying victims during the law enforcement interviews, forensic evidence collection at the hospital; provides assistance in court preparation services for victims having to testify in court; assists with community outreach and prevention education. This is a casual part-time position that works a minimum of 40 hours per month of on-call shifts, attends one staff meeting per month and meets with the Program Manager once a month for supervision.

Qualified applicants should possess a minimum of a High School diploma/GED and 0-1 years' experience working in a social services field. 1-3 years' experience working with sexual assault survivors or similar experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this position, and candidates will be required to maintain a 30-minute response time to downtown Green Bay while on call.

Come join our team! Enjoy a $3/hour shift differential while working 2nd, 3rd and all Weekend shifts.