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 Post-conviction Victim Services Advocate is to provide outreach and advocacy, information and referral services for 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 Post-conviction Victim Services Advocate reports to the Director 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, 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.
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:
- 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
- Thirteen 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
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 skill required.
To Apply
Applicants should email a cover letter expressing interest and qualifications, and an updated resume to: Human Resources at The Alliance: hr@endsexualviolencect.org. Email inquiries only please.
To be consider 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.