Rape Crisis Advocate

Organization Overview

Solace is a trauma-informed nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and families as they pursue emotional well-being, resilience, and hope. We deliver expert, compassionate care through holistic, integrated services, including:

• Solace Crisis Care:
  Immediate intervention for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and child abuse
• Solace Therapy Center:
  Comprehensive mental health services for all ages
• Solace Healing Arts:
  Body-based trauma interventions for youth affected by adverse experiences
• Community Outreach:
  Prevention, education, and training to transform workplaces and communities

Our mission is to empower people along their unique journeys to healing, and our values—trust, compassion, collaboration, accessibility, and excellence—guide every interaction.

As a Rape Crisis Advocate, you will provide trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally responsive crisis advocacy to survivors of sexual violence and their families. Advocates are often the first point of contact during critical moments, providing calm, empathetic support, safety planning, and resource navigation in a variety of settings, including hospitals, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and community locations.

This is a part-time, PRN, on‑call position with flexible scheduling and a minimum shift commitment.

• Provide coverage for Solace’s 24‑hour rape crisis line, delivering immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and information/referral services.
• Respond in person to support survivors in hospitals, law enforcement agencies, partner sites, and other crisis settings.
• Offer survivor‑centered advocacy to individuals in incarceration or confinement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of survivor rights, community resources, and crisis response best practices.
• Develop expertise in trauma‑informed care, advocacy standards, PREA requirements, and additional assigned areas.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen survivor‑centered practices.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records in accordance with agency protocols and funder requirements.
• Uphold strict confidentiality, safety protocols, and ethical standards.
• Complete a minimum of six shifts per month (including at least one holiday shift annually) and submit timely documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lead Rape Crisis Advocacy or a member of the Leadership Team.

Solace is committed to supporting advocates with:

• Comprehensive onboarding and advocacy training
• Ongoing supervision, consultation, and debriefing
• Continuing education in trauma stewardship, crisis response, and community systems
• We value and support the wellness and resilience of our staff.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel within Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, and McCook counties
• Successful completion of background checks: FBI/Law Enforcement and Abuse/Neglect registry

Preferred:

• Experience in advocacy, crisis response, social services, healthcare, or related fields
• Knowledge of sexual violence dynamics and survivor‑centered practices
• Bilingual or multicultural experiences are strongly valued

• Strong alignment with Solace’s mission and values
• Empathy, compassion, and emotional maturity
• Ability to remain calm and grounded in high‑stress situations
• Excellent communication and crisis de‑escalation skills
• Independent work ethic with a collaborative mindset
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries
• Effective problem‑solving and resource navigation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

• Part‑time, PRN, non‑exempt; includes days, evenings, and holiday shifts
• Minimum: 6 shifts/month (including 1 holiday shift/year at holiday rate)
• Shifts include on‑call and in‑person response as needed.
• Pay:
  • $2.00/hour on‑call coverage (not providing direct services)
  • $25.00/hour for direct client/community education work