Medical Advocate Part Time - New Position

Medical Advocate – Part Time, Rotating Weekends (2 – 3 weekends per month), 48 hours shift – New Position

The Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA) is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Part TimeMedical Advocate. Our mission at CFPA is to help all people live free from violence and abuse, and our Medical Advocate is essential in bringing that mission to life.

The Medical Advocate will provide 24-hour crisis intervention and emotional support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in area hospitals. The Medical Advocate will also provide information and referrals for clients regarding issues of sexual assault, abuse and/or harassment, as well as information for community and agency resources and pertinent court and medical information.

The Medical Advocate must maintain accurate and timely documentation of cases for CFPA and funding source reports and insure confidentiality of agency information.

Must be passionate about CFPA’s mission, must work well independently and as a team and have good written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling or related field is preferred.

At CFPA, we believe everyone deserves peace – every day, everywhere, any time – at home, in the workplace, at school and out in the community.

A pioneer in providing services to victims of violence, CFPA has grown from a single rape crisis hotline that started in 1975 to a highly respected statewide leader in working to end abuse and break the cycle of generational violence. CFPA is the only agency in the entire state sanctioned to provide its combined services of Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Human Trafficking, Adult Protective Services, and Prevention Education under one roof. CFPA operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and all victim services are free and confidential.

CFPA welcomes and encourages persons of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply for open positions within our organization. CFPA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in its policies or procedures.

For more information about the Center for Prevention of Abuse, please visit www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person