Volunteer (SART)

Description

Purpose of the Volunteer: Provide immediate crisis intervention to victims/survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence in the emergency department of participating hospitals, police departments and/or over the 24-hour helpline.

Volunteer Job Duties:

• •Provide face-to-face crisis intervention and advocacy to adult/adolescent victims/survivors at the hospital during sexual assault forensic exams and/or during reports made to law enforcement.
• •Work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of medical staff, law enforcement, advocates, and other professionals.
• •Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and consultation over the phone.
• •Assist with follow-up services, via phone to those individuals seen at the hospital.
• •Utilize a survivor centered, trauma informed approach.
• •Attend all monthly in-service meetings.
• •Comply with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the YWCA of Metro St. Louis, local hospitals, and police departments.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• •Individuals must be 18 years of age or older.
• •Have reliable, personal transportation.
• •Complete 48 hours of training.
• •Complete a minimum of 3 on-call shifts per month.
• •Excellent communication skills.
• •Pass the Family Care Safe Registry and criminal background checks.

Work Hours:

This is an unpaid, volunteer position providing crisis intervention and advocacy services. The YWCA provides a 24/7, 365-day crisis response with volunteer shifts reflecting this need.

Travel:

Regular travel throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County.

Supervisor:

Volunteers report directly to the Crisis Intervention Supervisor.