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The Mobile Response Team Advocate will provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence through advocacy and crisis intervention as part of a mobile response team. The ideal candidate has experience in human services and working with clients from various cultural and identity groups. This job requires a person who works well independently with excellent crisis management skills. Applicants with crisis response experience and a strong understanding and/or interest in social justice are encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide victim advocacy and referrals to survivors of sexual violence during medical forensic exams and advocacy cases in Salt Lake County hospitals and clinics.

• Be mindfully present and work to understand each client’s individual needs and assist them accordingly. This includes remaining at the hospital for the duration of the Code-R medical forensic exam and assisting with any housing and transportation needs.

• Represent the Rape Recovery Center with a professional image and manner when working with clients and when interacting with medical and law enforcement personnel.

• Build collaborative relationships with RRC staff, volunteers, and community partners, as well as members of the community.

• Attend monthly Mobile Response Team staff meetings and required individual supervisions.

• Attend the annual Mobile Response Team staff retreat.

• Respond to work communications within 2-business days.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OFFER

• Employee must complete and pass a criminal background check.

• Employee must obtain a 40-hour crisis counselor certification within 90-days of employment (If you have already taken this training through UCASA it will be accepted). The Rape Recovery Center cannot compensate (hourly office rate) for the training.

• Employee must complete all new hire paperwork provided to them by the end of the day on the first day of employment.

• Employee must agree to a probationary period of 90-days from the start of employment. After 90-days the employee will receive a detailed evaluation of their progress.

• Position Details This is a Non-exempt Part-Time Position: 24 hours on-call per week (six, four-hour shifts). Wage is $5.00 on-call, $17.00 office time (meetings, email upkeep, etc), $21.16 for all direct client services provided (once fully trained). The Rape Recovery Center offers a telehealth benefit for MRT advocates and time and half pay for holidays worked.

Schedule: We are looking to hire multiple advocates to fill vacant shifts.

To Apply Send cover letter and resume to jobs@raperecoverycenter.org with the subject title “Mobile Response Team (part-time position)” Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applicants are contacted at that time.

The Outreach Intern advances the mission of the Rape Recovery Center by supporting outreach and public awareness efforts that increase community knowledge of sexual violence and available services throughout Salt Lake and Tooele Counties. This role focuses on creating and distributing inclusive and culturally relevant public education materials and supporting outreach strategies that prioritize underserved communities disproportionately affected by sexual violence.

This is a temporary, part-time, 12-15 hours per week up to 270 hours, an hourly internship of $7.25, with a Monday to Friday schedule with some weekends and evenings as scheduled. The stipend will be received at the end of each semester. Applicants from historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply. 

Reports To: Community Engagement Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Increase public awareness of the Rape Recovery Center’s mission and services through grassroots outreach such as tabling, flyer distribution, community events, and presentations to general public audiences.

• Support the creation of educational content for social media and print materials, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for historically underserved populations.

• Promote available services such as support groups, advocacy, and crisis response. 

• Represent the Rape Recovery Center at public outreach events with professionalism and cultural humility.

• Collaborate with RRC staff, volunteers, and community partners to support events and campaigns (note: intern will not conduct training for community partners).

• Refer individuals to appropriate RRC services under supervision; no direct client services will be provided by the person in this role. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards an associate degree or bachelor's degree in public health, communications, public administration, marketing,  social work, human services, sociology, or related field.

• Outstanding communication skills.

• Excellence in balancing various responsibilities.

• Demonstrated design, social media, public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven working with vulnerable populations (LGBTQI+, Homeless, Pacific Islanders, American Indian/Native American, undocumented immigrants).

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP OFFER

• The intern must complete all new hire paperwork by the end of the day on the first workday.

• The intern must complete a criminal background check.

  • Instructions on obtaining the background check will be provided by the operations team.

  • Part of this process requires uploading a state-issued ID and scheduling an appointment with the Department of Public Safety for physical fingerprints to be processed.

  • Please note a 2-3 week turnaround time as fingerprint appointments (subject to COVID safety protocols as determined by DPS) are not immediately available. 

  • Employees/Staff Members of the RRC cannot be alone with clients until the background check is received and reviewed for risk. 

• The intern must obtain a 40-hour crisis counselor certification and submit within 120 days.

• The intern agrees to a probationary period of 90-days from the first day of working in their new position. After 90-days, the intern will receive a detailed evaluation of their progress. 

• Intern must comply with the flu and covid19 vaccination policy. 

• Embrace the mission and commit to the values of RRC, including anti-oppression and anti-racism.
  

BENEFITS OF INTERNING FOR THE RAPE RECOVERY CENTER 

• Excellent supervision and mentorship.

• Staff and team lead retreats focusing on self-care, professional and team development

• Flexible Hybrid Work Week option (in-person/remote) after 90-day probationary period based on individual and role evaluation.  

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@raperecoverycenter.org with the title “Outreach Intern.” Priority review date: August 1, 2024. Open until filled.

Rape Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.