Job Description
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 [email protected].
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
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,