Mission:
The Alliance is the statewide coalition of sexual assault crisis service programs working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy. The mission of Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence is to create communities free of sexual violence and to provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed advocacy, prevention, and intervention services centered on the voices of survivors.
Summary:
Primary function of the Bilingual Post-Conviction Victim Services Advocate is to provide outreach, advocacy, information, and referral services for Spanish-speaking sexual assault victims, their families, and other secondary victims whose offender is being supervised by the Office of Adult Probation Sex Offender Supervision Unit.
The Bilingual Post-Conviction Victim Services Advocate reports to the supervisor of PCVS and is a full-time position with benefits.
Essential Functions:
- Provide information to the victim, victim’s family, or other appropriate secondary victims about the sex offender supervision unit, the offender’s status, conditions of probation, and other information deemed appropriate including information about behavior violation(s) and pending court action
- Provide information and referral services to victims, their families, and other secondary victims for ongoing counseling and other services
- Establish a communication link with the victim, the victim’s family, and other secondary victims to provide feedback from them to the unit that will assist the team in the supervision of the offender
- Participate in offender treatment programs including counseling groups and victim empathy segments; participate with the sex offender supervision units on home and field visits; attend and participate in the sex offender supervision unit staff meetings and trainings
- Assist with the education of the community and other professionals regarding the sex offender supervision unit, community registration, and sex offender notification, community involvement in offender supervision, victim issues, prevention and risk reduction, and available resources
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
- Native Spanish speaker
- Demonstrated experience working with victims of sexual assault
- BA in Social Work or related field, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to women’s issues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to accurately update and maintain records
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle required
Additional Information:
The successful candidate must acquire and maintain Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor/Advocate Certification within the first six months of employment.
Benefits Include:
- Four weeks vacation
- Four personal days
- Twelve holidays
- Medical and dental benefits, with premium for employee paid by The Alliance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Flexible work
- Up to two days telecommute available after 6 months of service
AAP/EEO Statement
Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory, diverse and dynamic work environment.
The Alliance does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Note: The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
To Apply
Applicants should email a cover letter expressing interest and qualifications, and an updated resume to hr@endsexualviolencect.org. Email inquiries only, please.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must provide a cover letter.
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please email us at hr@endsexualviolencect.org.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.