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Job Title: On-call Advocate, Part-timeFLSA Status: Non-exemptDepartment: AdvocacyReports to: Crisis Line CoordinatorSince 1975 Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) has been an essential part of the Kansas City metro. Our mission is to improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault, and to prevent sexual violence in our community. MOCSA is an award winning employer with a commitment to innovation, evidence-based practices and trauma stewardship. We are currently seeking an On-Call Advocate for a weekend position who will work one 63.5 hour on-call shift per month starting at 5pm on Friday and ending at 8:30am on Monday.SUMMARYThis position is responsible for assisting victims of sexual assault by answering the 24-hour crisis line, providing face-to-face advocacy services, and coordinating with MOCSA volunteers to ensure that survivors have access to support outside of MOCSA's regular business hours.JOB OBJECTIVESI. Advocacya. Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to adolescent and adult victims/survivors during sexual assault forensic evidence collection examinations and/or during reports to law enforcement.b. Ensure all advocacy activities are appropriately documented.II. Crisis Interventiona. Provide information, referrals, support, safety planning and crisis intervention to callers on the 24-hour crisis line.b. Ensure all crisis line activities are appropriately documented.III. Manage After-hours Crisis Line & Advocacy Servicesa. Serve as staff-on-call managing the operation of the crisis line and victim advocacy response after regular business hours.b. Supervise volunteers while on-call.c. Coordinating and dispatching of hospital advocacy volunteers.d. Ensure requests for follow-up advocacy and counseling services are sent to the appropriate staff members.The responsibilities described represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to do all assigned responsibilities. Grant funds may only be used for the provision of approved activities.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED, excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of sexual or domestic violence victim advocacy or advocacy in a related field and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in criminal justice, human services, social work, or related field is preferred. Experience working with diverse communities. Fluency in Spanish.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with faculty, staff, administration, funders, and others encountered in the course of work.WORK HOURSThe two schedules for this position are listed below:Weeknight Schedule: Two overnight on-call 15.5 hour shifts per week starting at 5pm and ending at 8:30am. One position works Monday and Tuesday overnights and one position works Wednesday and Thursday overnights. Employees average 3 hours of active time each shift.Weekend Schedule: One 63.5 hour on-call shift per month starting at 5pm on Friday and ending at 8:30am on Monday. Employees average 12 hours of active time each shift.TRAVELRegular travel throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area to perform advocacy and outreach services, including Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Clay, Platte, Cass and Jackson Counties in Missouri.BENEFITSOn-Call Advocates receive a stipend of $125 for each 15.5 hour weeknight on-call shift and $700 for each 63.5 hour weekend shift, as well as an additional $18.00 per hour for time spent actively engaged. On-Call Advocates who work a designated holiday receive an additional $50 stipend. On-Call Advocates are eligible to participate in MOCSA's 403(b) plan and Employee Assistance Program. MOCSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse staff.At MOCSA, the health and safety of our team and the individuals we serve is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate successfully passing a criminal and child abuse and neglect background check. Additionally, MOCSA requires proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid 19 by the first day of work (one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine). Applicants in need of an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, must submit a completed request for accommodation form to the human resources department to begin the interactive accommodation process as soon as possible. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause MOCSA undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
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