The Violence Intervention & Treatment Program (VITP) works to help and empower survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We offer trauma-informed counseling and case management services to anyone who has experienced sexual violence, domestic violence, or knows someone who has.
We are looking for Volunteer Rape Crisis Advocates to be on call to assist in the Emergency Department during the evenings, weekends and holidays. Advocates provide emotional support, advocacy, information and assistance to individuals who present to the ED after a sexual assault or incident of domestic violence. *This is an unpaid volunteer position.*
Requirements
Must be 18 and over
Must Complete a free 40-hour Rape Crisis Training
Must be able to be on call for evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must commit to 3 shifts per month and bi-monthly group support check ins
Must be able to get to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center within 30 minutes of being called
Must go through hospital clearance which includes drug screening and up to date vaccinations
Training Dates
May 30th-June 9th; Thursday 5/30 5:30pm-8:30pm; Both Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm
*Must be available to attend all training dates*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $0.01 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Nights as needed
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations