Victim Services On Call Advocate

Our progressive social service agency provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, as well as to non-offending family members, professionals and others who are supporting victims. We are hiring an On Call Advocate who will work independently and as part of our advocacy services team.  The person in this position will respond to calls that come in through our hotline M-F  9am-5pm. They will assess caller's needs and provide immediate support, information, referrals and advocacy services.

The On Call Advocate participates in a paid rotation of after-hours on-call (weeknight, weekend, holiday), with other client services staff. There are usually 4-5 after hours shifts each month and a stipend is paid. In person response may be required. Applicants must be able to navigate stairs, periods of sitting.  Standing and movement required.  Vehicle and valid driver's license is required.

The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County www.actompkins.org, located in Ithaca, NY,  is an organization whose roots are based in feminism, social change, and victim rights.   

As we strive to most effectively serve the diverse needs of our community, we strongly encourage BIPOC and/or bilingual people to apply.

Excellent Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous financial contribution ($6,675 prorated to start date) towards our cafeteria health benefits program (includes medical, dental or dependant care expense reimbursements)

   

  Generous time off (2 weeks vacation the first year increasing thereafter, 10-12 paid holidays, 5 personal days, sick days)

   

  Retirement contribution after 3 years of employment. 

   

TO APPLY:  Submit two separate documents (in MS Word or PDF format only):  1. cover letter; and 2.  resume. Please submit as two separate attachments in an email to jobs@actompkins.org.   

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of crisis intervention, counseling or advocacy experience in a human services setting or translatable experience from another field 

   

  Ability to develop a positive compassionate rapport with victims of domestic and sexual abuse

   

  Strong interpersonal, engagement, listening, communication and crisis management skills

   

  Ability to work independently as well as in a team, with a willingness to appreciate different points of view and problem solve in a constructive manner

   

  Sensitivity to the impact of sexual and domestic violence in diverse and marginalized communities 

   

  Commitment to working from an anti-oppression, harm-reduction, and strengths based trauma-responsive approach

   

  Good communication, organizational and time management skills

   

  Ability to handle multiple tasks under stressful situations

   

  Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships

   

  Ability to navigate stairs, periods of sitting. Standing and movement required.

   

  Must be able to respond in person to Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY within 45 minutes

   

  Flexible schedule - must be able to work some after-hours evenings, weekends and holidays

   

  Vehicle and valid driver's license is required.