VICTIM'S ADVOCATE - PHONE
Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator
Time Commitment: 1-10 Shifts per Month
Duties:
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Dispatch Escort Advocate to hospital
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Provide immediate short-term support to caller through Active Listening and Crisis Intervention.
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Make appropriate referrals as outlined in the Volunteer Manual.
Qualifications:
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Able to work independently.
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Willing to accept directions and limitations.
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Must be Non-judgmental.
Training: Provided by the SLESAC. Followed up through in-services at monthly meetings.
Benefits: Both the training and the work conducted by the Advocate can be very beneficial to the Advocate both personally and professionally. Training will be provided initially and on an on-going basis. The Volunteer Coordinator and/or Director are available as a reference for other volunteer or professional positions.