Victim Advocate

Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia, Inc.

Location:

Rome, GA + Bartow, Polk, Chattooga counties

Position Type:
Full-time based on grant-funded

Reports to:

Victim Advocacy Coordinator and Program Director

The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia (SACNWGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, education, and prevention services. We work collaboratively with community partners to ensure survivors receive compassionate, trauma-informed care and access to essential resources.

The Victim Advocate provides direct support and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence, including crisis intervention, legal advocacy, case management, and follow-up services. This position works closely with multidisciplinary partners and plays a key role in assisting survivors with Georgia Crime Victims Compensation applications and documentation.

• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, advocacy, and emotional support to survivors and their support systems.
• Accompany survivors to forensic medical exams, law enforcement interviews, court proceedings, and related appointments.
• Serve as liaison between survivors and law enforcement, healthcare providers, prosecutors, and community partners.
• Assist clients with processing and filing Georgia Crime Victims Compensation claims, including gathering documentation and meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and oversee data entry in the Caseworthy database.
• Attend MDT meetings, as needed, and assist with preparation of MDT notes.
• Provide ongoing follow-up, referrals, and coordination of services with clients.
• Support scheduling and correspondence re: pediatric forensic examinations.
• Participate in on-call rotation (average minimum of five 24-hour shifts per month, including nights, weekends, and holidays).
  * This may fluctuate as services are needed.
• Support community outreach and education at schools, colleges, and community organizations.
• Assist with training volunteers and interns and participate in staff meetings, fundraisers, and organizational events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to excellence in serving victims of crime using a survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach. Experience in victim services preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Office or Google Workspace (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides).
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Must be a solution seeker embodying the following attributes: even-tempered, patient, kind, honest, dependable, relatable, non-judgemental and professional.
• Ability to commute within a four-county service area:
  Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, and Polk Counties. The main office is located in Rome/Floyd.
• Maintains personal cell phone for work use.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays (on-call).
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Based on experience and qualifications starting at $38,000 a year.

• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• A supportive team environment
• Compensation time
• Opportunity to enroll in a 401k plan
• Temporary supplemental stipends as grant funding allows

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to admin with subject line: VA Applicant + your name.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.