Sexual Assault Case Advocate

DVIPP Sexual Assault Case Advocate

YWCA Greater Lafayette is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

We are seeking a DVIPP Sexual Assault Case Advocate to support survivors of sexual assault through crisis intervention, advocacy, safety planning, referrals, education, and ongoing support. This position plays an important role in helping survivors move toward safety, stability, and a violence-free life.

This is meaningful, hands-on work for someone who is compassionate, dependable, trauma-informed, and able to stay calm and professional in difficult situations.

The DVIPP Sexual Assault Case Advocate works with both resident and non-resident victims of sexual assault, from the initial point of crisis intervention through intake, safety planning, goal development, and connection to community resources.

This position is primarily based out of YWCA Greater Lafayette's satellite office in Monticello, Indiana. The position will also require regular travel, including being on site at YWCA's domestic violence shelter in Lafayette approximately one day per week, and spending approximately one half-day per week in Delphi, Indiana, working on site with a partner agency.

This role also supports community awareness, prevention education, support groups, and collaboration with law enforcement, medical providers, schools, social service agencies, and other victim service organizations.

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, intake, safety planning, and goal-setting support for survivors.
• Assist clients in developing plans for safety, stability, and long-term independence.
• Participate in weekly client and staff meetings.
• Help coordinate and facilitate support groups.
• Advocate for clients with legal, social service, education, medical, and community organizations.
• Provide referrals and connect clients with appropriate resources.
• Conduct community presentations and education related to sexual assault, prevention, and available services.
• Distribute program information and resources to schools, medical facilities, law enforcement, social service agencies, and other community partners.
• Identify community training needs based on program and survivor needs.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and victim service agencies to support a coordinated response to sexual violence.
• Maintain accurate client records, documentation, and program information.
• Maintain client and program confidentiality at all times.
• Represent YWCA Greater Lafayette professionally at meetings, events, and community activities.
• Travel between the Monticello satellite office, YWCA's Lafayette shelter, partner agency locations, appointments, and community meetings as needed.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including hospital response and off-shift calls as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, compassionate, professional, and able to work with individuals experiencing trauma, crisis, and high-stress situations.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain 10 Continuing Education Units annually.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage stressful or crisis situations with professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of community resources and support organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with common computer software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and survivor-centered advocacy.
• Ability and willingness to travel between work sites and partner locations as required.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, in-person position.

The position is primarily located at YWCA Greater Lafayette's satellite office in Monticello, Indiana. The employee will also be required to travel regularly, including approximately one day per week at YWCA's domestic violence shelter in Lafayette…