Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate & Community Educator

• →Provides mentorship, guidance, and support to advocates, interns, and volunteers 

• →May assist with onboarding and training new staff and volunteers 

• →Assists leadership with case consultation and program coordination activities 

• →May serve as lead advocate during assigned shifts or in the absence of program leadership

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Strong empathy, compassion, professionalism, and a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach 

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and lead effectively in emotionally charged or crisis situations 

• Advanced oral and written communication skills 

• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities 

• Ability to manage crisis, trauma, and otherwise disturbing information professionally and ethically 

• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff and volunteers 

• Knowledge of best practices related to sexual and domestic violence intervention and victim advocacy 

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of clients and case files 

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data and maintaining accurate records 

• Flexible schedule to meet client and program needs 

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and survivor-centered advocacy 

• Open to learning and implementing evidence-based and emerging best practices

• Develop training curricula and educational materials to support ACTS, outside agencies, and the community

• Proficiency or ability to learn new software systems

• FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE DRIVING: Hold a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and daily access to a vehicle.

• FOR ACTS VEHICLE DRIVING: Hold a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record insurable by our insurance carrier and able to drive a 15’ box truck / van.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish, French, or Arabic) 

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff, interns, or volunteers 

• Experience with community outreach, coalition building, and public speaking 

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and survivor-centered care models 

• Experience working within multidisciplinary response teams

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, or a related field, required 

• Master’s degree in human services, behavioral sciences, social work, or related field, strongly preferred 

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, or related human services work 

• Experience facilitating groups, training others, and coordinating community services preferred  

• Required to complete 40 hours of training annually after date of hire

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift (up to) 15 pounds at times. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ACTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy  

The unlawful or unauthorized use, abuse, solicitation, theft, possession, transfer, purchase, sale, or distribution of controlled substances (including medical marijuana), drug paraphernalia, or alcohol by an individual anywhere on Organization premises while on Organization business (whether or not on Organization premises) or while representing the Organization, is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.