Hiring Range: $24.00- $29.33 per hour

(5% pay differential for fluent Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, or Tagalog bilingual language skills)
General Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sexual Assault Services, the Lead
Sexual Assault PREA Advocate provides advocacy to survivors of sexual assault, coordinates and provides
crisis counseling to incarcerated survivors, and facilitates sexual assault support groups within jail and/or
prison facilities, and meets all OES-SA contract requirements. Provides direction and training to the Sexual
Assault (PREA) staff. Will assist with training programs within the community and local schools.
General Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required/Master’s helpful with one year’s experience working with
survivors of sexual assault. One-year experience in a non-profit setting. Excellent writing ability; public
speaking skills; intermediate to advanced computer skills. Ability to work independently, manage time and
tasks effectively. Completion of Agency Training within 6 months of employment (if not before). Must feel
comfortable in a jail/prison setting.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
I. OUTREACH AND CLIENT RESOURCES
A. Provides support to PREA staff who provide advocacy, information and referral, crisis
intervention, and prevention services to incarcerated survivors.
B. Reviews client interactions with PREA staff under the direct supervision of the Rape Crisis
Manager or Director of Sexual Assault Services.
C. Meet with Sexual Assault (PREA) staff to discuss concerns and issues around working in
detention facilities; ensue all advocates are adhering to best practices and established protocols.
II. CLIENT ADVOCACY
A. Provide assessment and direct services to victims of sexual assault in detention facility(ies).
B. Practice and maintain professional boundaries with clients at all times.
C. Provide ongoing advocacy and case management services to sexual assault clients and their
significant others in the community, within the jail system, and at Tri-Valley Haven sites.
D. Accompany clients to social service, court and other appointments, as needed.
E. Respond to crisis line calls and serve as back-up for the crisis line.
F. Provide advocacy and support on SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) calls at Highland
(Oakland) and Washington (Fremont) hospitals.
G. Conduct and/or assist support groups for survivors of sexual assault.
LEAD SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE
January 25, 2024
Non-Exempt ~ Full-time
H. Responsible for complying with all laws, CPS reporting, elder abuse reporting, 5150 laws
and suicide assessment.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Assist with social media communication as needed.
B. Assist with special events coordination, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic
Violence Awareness Month Activities.
C. Participates in yearly Tri-Valley Haven events in and around the community.
IV. COMMUNITY EDUCATION
A. Oversees prevention education classes in local area middle and high schools as needed.
B. Conduct community education presentations as needed.
V. GENERAL TASKS
A. Maintain Sexual Assault Advocate Status by attending at least 8 in-service trainings per year,
and provide advocacy services as needed in conjunction with community presentations.
B. Must pass background clearance to enter jail/prison/detention centers.
C. Attends all department and mandatory organization meetings.
D. Participates in community fundraising and special events as needed.
E. Must have a valid California driver’s license and an insured automobile that employee will
use as necessary for agency related business, including transportation of clients.
F. Must maintain a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in order to be able to drive for the agency.
G. Must be vaccinated.
H. Must be within 45-minutes of SART calls at Highland and Washington Hospitals.
VI. OTHER RELATED TASKS AS ASSIGNED BY THE DIRECTOR OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OR
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S MISSION.
VII. ADA ESSENTIAL TASKS
A. Working alone
B. Maintain professional boundaries
B. Working in high stress situations
C. Working in emergency situations
D. Working off-shift/rotating schedule
E. Good reading vision
F. Sitting
G. Good communication skills
H. Specific knowledge or education
I. Learning ability
J. Operation of motor vehicle
K. Good distance vision
L. Ability to speak clearly
M. Ability to discriminate speech
N. Reasoning and thinking skills
O. Ability to problem solve
P. Computer literacy
Q. Lifting 10 to 20 pounds
R. Carrying 10 to 20 pounds
Tri valley Haven is an equal opportunity employer; there shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.