Crisis Intervention Specialist

Survivor Empowerment Center (founded in 1972 as The Women’s Center) is seeking a Crisis Worker for our Domestic Violence Program.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Provides emotional, technical support, and individual advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and non-offending significant others during their interactions with the criminal justice and medical systems.

2. Provides institutional advocacy with the medical institutions on behalf of the sexual assault victims.

3. Responsible for all needed RCS program Crisis Intervention, in person or telephonically, by self or volunteers, 24 hours a day.

4. Serves as a liaison with law enforcement and State’s Attorney’s offices concerning the status of clients’ sexual assault cases and documents this information, including results of legal action, and inform survivors.

5. Documents all contacts with clients and provides this documentation to the Lead Medical/Legal Advocate.

6. Develops advocacy training materials and programs.

7. Attends regular scheduled staff meetings.

8. Attends ICASA training and other professional training as requested by the

RCS Coordinator.

9. Serves on task forces, committees, etc., as requested by the RCS Coordinator.

10. Compiles statistical information monthly and reports it to appropriate staff for inclusion in ICASA report.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned by management

12. Returns all medical paperwork to Lead Medical/Legal Advocate within 24 hours of go-out.

Requirements

· High School Diploma or equivalent experience and previous volunteer experience in social services preferred.

· Knowledge of sexual assault/domestic violence issues and previous training on those

issues preferred.

· Strong people and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and give

attention to detail.

· Ability to communicate orally in conversation both in person and by telephone.

· Ability to work well with people from a variety of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual

orientation, and age groups, and with individuals who are differently-abled.

· Ability to deal with stress-related situations.

· Ability to interact with others and remain focused while dealing with multiple objectives and timelines.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to work in a team setting and embrace the concept of teamwork.

· Must be able to work independently.

· A demonstrated commitment to women and non-violence through previous

volunteer work or employment preferred.

· Must be willing to be on-call 24 hours, certain number of days per week.

· Must be willing to carry a cell phone and to cover on-call/volunteer time when necessary.

· Willingness to complete the required 40-hour Sexual Assault training for the position within 6- months of employment.

· Must have current driver’s license, car with current automobile insurance, and a

willingness to travel.

Position is open until filled. To apply, send cover letter, resume, & list of three professional references, indicating position of interest to:

HR Specialist

Survivor Empowerment Center

610 S. Thompson Street

Carbondale, IL 62901

As an equal opportunity employer, Survivor Empowerment Center. actively seeks candidates who will enhance the diversity of its staff.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person