COMPASS On-Call Advocate
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COMPASS Crisis Center is looking for an exceptional person to provide support and advocacy to those affected by sexual violence. This individual would provide advocacy services via the crisis hotline, area hospitals, and law enforcement agencies.COMPASS, an affiliate of Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, provides services to all survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their loved ones in Carroll, Tuscarawas, and Stark Counties. Their programs include crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and prevention.Our Advocates:* Cover on-call shifts on the 24-hour hotline (after hours).* Provide advocacy and accompaniment for the victim and co-victims (parents, custodians, legal guardians, and spouses) at local emergency and law enforcement departments in Stark, Tuscarawas, and Carroll Counties. Respond promptly to survivors requesting advocacy at medical centers and/or law enforcement agencies. Must maintain advocacy privileges at all partner medical centers and/or law enforcement agencies.* Complete all necessary documentation and reporting forms as required by the agency and funding sources.* Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and practices, as well as, safety/security regulations and maintain client confidentiality of the people we help.Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about the effects of sexual violence on the victim, the family, and the community. They will carry on our mission to promote the healing of individuals impacted by sexual violence and to create social change. This individual will also support and carry out our vision of a community where all people can live free of sexual violence.Basic Requirements of Advocates:* Bachelor/Associate Degree in social work, human services, or related field OR- high school diploma with experience working with crime victims preferred.* Ability to work with moderate supervision and to perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to inside sedentary work with occasional standing during hospital accompaniment.* Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance and regularly provide proof of coverage.* Completion of COMPASS Crisis Intervention training and required training for Ohio's rape crisis centers will be required if not already completed.This is a part-time, as-needed, position. Background checks, including FBI and BCII are required.Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.