Sexual Assault Center

Evening Advocate

Sexual Assault Center

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Job Summary

Reports To: Advocacy Coordinator  

 

Purpose: To provide advocacy, information, support, and resources to SAC clients.

Job Type: Full-Time, hourly position (Range of $25.00 – $26.00 per hour). Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am. Some overnight and weekend hours are required.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties Include:

  • Provide advocacy services to sexual assault survivors of all ages (safety planning; filing for victim’s compensation; communicating between clients and law enforcement or other government agencies; accompany clients to court; assisting clients in pressing charges or obtaining orders of protection against the sexual offender; connecting clients to other needed resources; etc.).
  • Participate in Medical Accompaniment Program by assuming clinic coverage Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am.
  • Carry a caseload of advocacy clients who were referred through the SAFE Clinic, Clinical department, Crisis Line, walk-ins etc.
  • Attend Criminal Injuries Compensation training every 3 years.
  • Provide education and training to the community regarding sexual assault victimization issues.
  • Increase collaborative relationships with other community agencies providing legal and victim advocacy services to clients.
  • Maintain appropriate and thorough documentation and electronic records.
  • Attend regularly scheduled Advocacy Team meetings.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Advocacy Coordinator.
  • Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a related field.

 

Qualifications:

  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience in the field of supporting victims.
  • Ability to offer stabilization and safety planning assistance to crisis clients.
  • Experience and comfort with public speaking.
  • Familiarity with court system and TN State codes and laws is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate with professionals clearly and effectively from varied fields including social service organizations, law enforcement, criminal justice, government agencies, other therapeutic organizations, etc.
  • Experience working with sexual assault victims/survivors and/or systems/organizations working on behalf of sexual assault victims/survivors preferred.

 

SAC reserves the right to waive any of the above qualifications dependent on work experience and other qualifying factors.

 

Competencies:

  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary team of individuals representing multiple organizations and interests.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from multiple disciplines to build and maintain meaningful relationships and partnerships.
  • Models trauma-informed approach and cultural humility related to client care, and team/organizational wellness.
  • Organized, detail oriented, and flexible.
  • Able to identify and respond to shifting priorities.
  • Utilizes good judgement to navigate uncertainty and conflict.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to navigate electronic record keeping systems.

Additional Information

Benefits

SAC offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-covered long-term disability insurance and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefits
  • Discounted supplemental AFLAC benefit options
  • 401(k) Plan with matching options
  • 15 days of Paid Time Off annually, with increased accrual rates each year
  • 10 paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays annually
  • 12 hours of Days of Action annually
  • Self-Care Leave with every five years of employment
  • Monthly Therapy Stipend

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@sacenter.org.

 

SAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Details

  • Date Posted: July 18, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Salary Range: $25.00/hour - $26.00/hour
  • Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00pm - 12:00am