Sexual Assault Case Manager

WHY WORK FOR YCC

YCC Family Crisis Center is currently in its 79th year of serving Ogden and Northern Utah. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding team of dedicated professionals making a difference in the lives of our community. Please consider joining us as we support individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through safety, advocacy, and resources on their journey to safe and healthy lives.

GENERAL PURPOSE 

Under the direct supervision of the VAC Director and the general supervision of the Executive Director, ensure sexual assault victims have access to emergency crisis intervention and support services including advocacy, legal services and shelter.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Provide crisis intervention advocacy for victims of sexual assault.

• Assess client needs and refer clients to therapy as needed.

• Maintain accurate records on all clients and enter them into the client database.

• Assist victims with Crime Victims Reparation forms and protective orders.

• Facilitate weekly support groups for rape and sexual assault victims.

• Provide court advocacy when required.

• Participate in rotating, on-call 24-hour crisis intervention, respond on-scene if needed.

• Provide advocate victim intake folders, clothes for victims, and information and referrals.

• Assist Sexual Assault Coordinator with recruiting and training of volunteer advocates; monthly advocate meetings and annual training as well as quarterly and annual reports.

• Assist in conducting annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities and participate in community outreach activities throughout the year.

• Attend YCC all staff meetings, VAC weekly meetings/trainings, and staffing meetings for victims of sexual assault.

• Attend trainings and community events as requested by the VAC Director.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the Employee Handbook and any applicable Policy and Procedure Manuals. 

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all levels of employees, management, executives, vendors, clients and external partners.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Industry related field or equivalent amount of experience plus 3-5 years of experience working with individuals & families in crisis, or any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must have an understanding of sexual assault and domestic violence issues, knowledge of community resources, and the ability to facilitate support groups. 

• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Computer literacy including MS Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Exceptional time-management, planning, and administrative skills.

• Demonstrate a high level of diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with clients and other department staff.

• High degree of energy, self-motivation, and flexibility with schedule.    

• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.

• Ability to think strategically and interact with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is generally performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees.

• The employee is regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.

• Must be able to occasionally move objects of 30 lbs.    

Apply at https://www.yccogden.org/getinvolved/careers/#toggle-id-1