Victim Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator

The Ouray County Support and Advocacy Project is seeking a compassionate and organized individual for a half-time (20 hours/week), dual-role position as a community-based Victim Advocate & Volunteer Coordinator in Ridgway, CO. This role involves providing advocacy and emotional support to victims/survivors while also managing and supporting a dedicated group of volunteers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for supporting those in need along with strong communication and organizational skills. Please carefully read and respond to the job announcement at www.ocsap.org. Send cover letter and resume to info@ocsap.org by September 4th, 5pm.

Responsibilities

Victim Advocate:

– Provide confidential support and guidance to victims of crime or trauma, especially sexual and/or intimate partner violence, in person and over the phone.
– Assist victims in accessing resources and navigating legal, medical, and social services.
– Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
– Maintain complete confidentiality concerning survivors.

Volunteer Coordinator:

– Recruit, train, support, and manage volunteers.
– Schedule and assign volunteer tasks and shifts.
– Maintain volunteer records and ensure ongoing communication and engagement.
– Ensure all volunteers understand and maintain strict confidentiality concerning survivors.
– Recognize and celebrate volunteers.

Qualifications

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
– A Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, or Applied Behavioral Sciences or two years’ of experience in volunteer management, victim advocacy, and/or related position preferred. Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
– Bilingual, bicultural skills are a plus.
– Strong willingness to learn about justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and apply these principles to providing advocacy for sexual violence survivors.
– Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
– Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when needed.