OVS Sexual Assault Liaison

Is victim advocacy for sexual violence and training your calling? If so, this is the opportunity for you. In this position, you will work closely with victims and survivors of sexual violence in need of emergency assistance, emergency services, and crisis intervention, among a wealth of other support services. This position is also responsible for providing Rape Crisis training to advocates.

Sign on bonus for those who qualify 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide emergency assistance for victims and survivors of sexual violence seeking support

Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and safety planning

Provide referrals and linkages to supportive services

Facilitate 40 Hour Rape Crisis training monthly

Complete contract and/or regulatory compliance activities

Participate in rotating on-call system that requires some nights and weekends

Promote a work culture of inclusion and belongings

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 3 or more years of related experience. High school diploma or GED required. Valid & clean NYS driver’s license. Reliable transportation

Great benefits!

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

403b company contributions after one year of employment

Tuition reimbursement  

50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts 

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. 

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.