Sexual Assault Response Network Volunteer & Training Coordinator

HelpLine is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and highly organized individual to provide supervision of volunteer rape crisis advocates, coordination and implementation of volunteer recruitment strategies, and oversee community outreach and training events in a regional area (Delaware, Morrow, Crawford, Wyandot, and Union). This position for the Sexual Assault Response Network (SARN) focuses on building a volunteer cohort that provides 24/7 rape crisis response to hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and some corrections facilities. Responsibilities include building and maintaining community partnerships and supporting outreach efforts to recruit volunteers. This position also coordinates and implements community awareness-raising events, trainings, and volunteer continuing education. This position will also assist with on-call advocacy response. SARN staff engage with survivors, communities, and partners through trauma-informed, anti-oppression, victim-centered services. The program has three offices across our five-county service region (Delaware, Mt. Gilead, Upper Sandusky); the home office is at the Delaware location, with days scheduled in the other SARN offices. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Arrangements (hybrid).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in social work or related fields. Advocate credentials and/or social work licensure highly desirable 
• Minimum two years’ experience in field of mental health or human services, preferably serving crime victims, specifically sexual violence and/or family/domestic/intimate partner violence
• Excellent organization, computer/technology knowledge, community networking skills 
• Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.
• Cultural humility and the ability to work sensitively and inclusively with diverse communities and survivors
• This is a full time position and requires flexibility in scheduling. Position includes some evening and weekend shifts
• Reliable transportation required, as well as driver insurability, and ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Report and a BCI background check

Although not required the following skills/abilities are highly desirable:

• Individuals with experience working within the anti-gender violence field, working with underserved populations are encouraged to apply
• Applicants who have completed HelpLine’s SARN volunteer training and/or required training for Ohio’s rape crisis centers are encouraged to apply
• Experience developing training materials and presentations for various audiences
• Experience with organizing community trainings and outreach
• Experience providing supervision to volunteers or project management

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to: 

Recruit, train, and supervise HelpLine’s SARN volunteers to provide on-call rape crisis advocacy and community outreach

Coordinate volunteer trainings, in collaboration with program coordinators. Coordinate monthly SARN volunteer advocate meetings for continuing education and team building, and coordinate volunteer recognition activities.

Coordinate community education, trainings for allied professionals and community members, and outreach strategies to increase SARN referral and volunteer recruitment sources

Schedule SARN volunteers for monthly on-call calendar, maintain documentation and reports required for grants

Daytime On-Call availability to provide rape crisis advocacy and provide some evening and weekend staff administrative support, a responsibility shared by all SARN staff. Earned compensatory time.

Participate in Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) meetings and activities, and other related community meetings to ensure comprehensive care for sexual assault survivors. Assist SARN coordinators with survivor events

Ensure trauma informed and culturally sensitive services and provide outreach to underserved populations