Medical Accompaniment Advocate

2 weeks ago


Frederick, United States Heartly House, Inc. Full time

This is a non-exempt, non-benefitted on on-call position. Hours per week vary; average is 30 hours/month. Requires evening and weekend availability. This position report to the Crisis Services Director and Crisis Programs Coordinator.

Rate: $35/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Complete general duties assigned to Medical Advocates
- Be available to respond to a MA during daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours.
- Provide support and education on the dynamics of abuse and trauma, as well as referrals.
- Provide crisis counseling to both primary and secondary victims while responding to MA accompaniments.
- Explain reporting options and procedures to victims.
- Provide follow up calls and offer in-person follow up crisis intervention sessions to victims.
- Provide court and additional medical accompaniments, as needed.
- Support and provide MA accompaniments for victims through the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
- Support and provide MA accompaniments for military victims of sexual assault.
- Perform administrative duties, as necessary, and assist in maintaining the day-to-day functioning of the MA program.
- Maintain relationships with other department staff, forensic nurses, law enforcement, and other direct service agencies.
- Attend monthly MA team meetings.
- Commit to the designated number of on-call hours per month (currently 30 hours).
- Complete other duties as assigned by Crisis Services Director and Crisis Programs Coordinator, as needed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- BA or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work with a broad diversity of people and have a professional demeanor.
- Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish a plus.
- Must be organized, responsible, reliable, professional, and punctual.
- Must be able to travel to the hospital, law enforcement agencies, meetings, and trainings.
- Crisis Intervention experience required.
- Successful completion of Heartly House training sessions.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours:.5 - 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- If you have crisis intervention experience, please provide details, including name of employer and dates
- Do you live within 30 minutes of Frederick Health Hospital?

**Experience**:

- crisis intervention: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Spanish (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: On the road


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