CSVA; Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate

Position: CSVA (Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate)
Location: Kenilworth

Title

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator

Department

Sexual Assault Services

Supervisor

Director of Sexual Assault Services

Effective Date

1/1/2026

Status

Full Time / Exempt

Summary

The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator oversees the coordination and implementation of Union County's confidential sexual violence response services, ensuring compassionate, survivor‑centered support for victims of sexual assault. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates (CSVAs); maintaining strong collaboration with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and prosecutors; and ensuring compliance with all state and programmatic standards.

Working under the supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services, the SART Coordinator plays a key role in creating and sustaining a trauma‑informed, coordinated community response to sexual violence in alignment with the mission and values of the YWCA Union County.

Experience / Knowledge / Specialized Training

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related human services field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with survivors of sexual or domestic violence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual violence, trauma, and crisis intervention best practices.
• Strong leadership, training, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners, including law enforcement and medical professionals.
• Cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Completion of NJCASA's 40‑hour Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate training or willingness to complete upon hire.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Essential

Job Duties Program Coordination

• Oversee and manage the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for Union County, ensuring 24/7 coverage for survivor accompaniments.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer and staff Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates (CSVAs).
• Coordinate the scheduling of on‑call shifts and maintain accurate documentation of SART responses.
• Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement, hospitals, and the prosecutor’s office to ensure a collaborative, trauma‑informed response.
• Ensure that all SART services are provided in compliance with NJCASA and NJ DCF standards.

Training & Supervision

• Conduct and facilitate NJCASA‑approved 40‑hour CSVA trainings at least twice annually.
• Provide ongoing education, debriefings, and professional development for staff and volunteers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date training materials, ensuring they are inclusive, culturally relevant, and trauma‑informed.
• Support CSVAs in managing crisis situations and provide debriefing and guidance after accompaniments.

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners to strengthen coordinated response efforts.
• Provide outreach, education, and training to community organizations, schools, and law enforcement agencies about sexual violence and available services.
• Represent YWCA Union County at county‑wide SART meetings and statewide sexual violence coordination sessions.

Administrative & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely data collection, documentation, and reporting for all SART activities.
• Track service utilization, volunteer hours, and training compliance.
• Assist with the development of annual goals, program evaluation, and grant reporting.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and agency‑wide initiatives.

General Agency Responsibilities

• Represent the YWCA Union County in a professional, compassionate, and mission‑driven manner.
• Promote the mission of the YWCA: eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
• Participate in agency‑wide meetings, trainings, and community outreach events as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Commentary

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties that will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of the YWCA Union County and their ensuring work requirements. It should not be construed as a contract.

Mission of the YWCA – Union County

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

YWCA Eastern Union County Core Values

• Commitment to the mission and working together for the well‑being of the community.
• Integrity in relationships, practices, and decisions.
• Respect for each one’s roles, diversity, and viewpoints.
• Compassion in understanding, attitude, and action.
• Empowerment to create positive choices, recognize potential, and reach goals.
• Excellence in practice and expectation.

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