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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 Community Engagement Director advances the mission of the Rape Recovery Center through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, program management, budget oversight, and supervision of the prevention, and outreach programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for ensuring that all communities are aware of the prevalence of sexual violence within our communities, the resources the Rape Recovery Center provides, and the mission to prevent sexual violence. The Community Engagement Director will collaborate with other agency directors to review, evaluate, and implement program adjustments, fostering continuous quality improvement for the agency. This position will ensure that agency services are responsive to survivors and the community at large and comply with laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

The position is full-time benefited, exempt, salary, and offers a 40-hour workweek. The salary range is $60,000 - $66,000 annually and follows a Monday-to-Friday schedule. Applicants from historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply, as well as applicants who are Bilingual/Multilingual.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of the RRC’s prevention and outreach programs, ensuring accessible and consistent services under the Utah Standards of Care for Rape Crisis Centers.

• Manage departmental budget.

• Assist with departmental and agency-wide strategic planning and visioning.

• Build collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, and community members.

• Ensure that community engagement services meet requirements set forth by the Utah Confidential Communication Act.

• Provide supervision to staff, interns, and volunteers and develop appropriate training.

• Assist the Development Team with grant management, writing grant goals, and reporting on outputs and outcomes.

• Maintain and ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and confidentiality of records and data.

• Collaborate with academic institutions to guide recruitment for the Community Engagement Internship Program.

• Ensure responsiveness to the community and partners while complying with laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

• Represent the Rape Recovery Center with a professional image and manner, including at public-facing events, media coverage, and others as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social work, or related field or a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a related field.

• Proven public health, nonprofit administration, and trauma-informed experience.

• Proven education, communication skills, and relationship management experience.

• Proven leadership skills with an ability to supervise, train, and assess progress.

• An understanding of grants, reporting requirements, and administration processes.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in public health, public administration, social work, human services or a related field.

• A strong understanding of social justice, sexual and domestic violence service delivery.

• Bilingual- verbal, written, and spoken proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OFFER

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

• The employee must complete a criminal background check.

  • The operations team will provide instructions on obtaining the background check.

  • Part of this process requires uploading a state-issued ID and scheduling an appointment with the Department of Public Safety to process physical fingerprints. Please note a 2-3 week turnaround time as fingerprint appointment(subject to COVID safety protocols as determined by DPS) are not immediately available. Employees/Staff Members of the RRC can only be alone with clients once the background check is received and reviewed for risk.

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

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

• Employees must comply with the flu and COVID-19 vaccination policy.

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

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE RAPE RECOVERY CENTER

• Annual training funds for Professional Development (amount based on grant funding).

• Paid Time Off, Sick time (9 days )/Vacation (10 days )/Personal Holiday (3 Days), and Holiday Pay (14 Paid Holidays)

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

• Retirement with employer match upon 30-60 days of employment

• Paid Family Leave (upon one year of employment)

• Organization/position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@raperecoverycenter.org titled "Community Engagement Director.”

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.