Why work at YCC?

YCC Family Crisis Center is currently in its 79th year of serving Ogden and Northern Utah. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding team of dedicated professionals making a difference in the lives of our community. YCC supports individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through safety, advocacy, and resources on their journey to safe and healthy lives.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the VAC Manager and the general supervision of the Executive Director, ensure sexual assault victims are aware of community resources and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide outreach for underserved victims of sexual assault including but not limited to: immigrants, seasonal migrant farmworkers, university students, members of a rural community, and deaf individuals. LGBTQ+ and trafficking victims.
• Assess client needs and refer clients to therapy as needed.
• Establish referral programs with community resources and conduct outreach meetings.
• Establish partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and statewide rape programs.
• Represent YCC on the local Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
• Seek out community partners, build relationships, and collaborate services with agencies and businesses that can reduce sexual assault barriers.
• Attend local coalition meetings, community events, and any other meetings that may link YCC with potential community partners.
• Provide sexual assault case management to a select number of clients.
• Assist victims with Crime Victims Reparation forms and protective orders.
• Help Facilitate weekly support groups for rape and sexual assault victims.
• Provide advocate victim intake folders, clothes for victims, and information and referral.
• Provide 24-hour crisis line assistance once a month.
• Respond to daytime rape crisis callouts.
• Maintain accurate records on all clients and enter them into the client database.
• Assist development and implementation of Sexual Assault Awareness Events that target marginalized and underserved populations.
• Attend YCC all staff meetings, VAC weekly meetings/trainings, and staffing meetings for victims of sexual assault.
• Attend trainings as requested by the VAC Manager.
• Complete 40-hour rape advocacy training.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the Employee Handbook and any applicable Policy and Procedure Manuals.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

• Interact and communicate in a professional and effective manner with all levels of employees, management, executives, vendors, clients and external partners.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Sociology, Gender Studies, Queer Studies or Industry related field or equivalent amount of experience plus 1-3 years of experience working with individuals & families in crisis, or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English & Spanish (not required but preferred.)
• Subject matter expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and inte rpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy including MS Office products: Word, Excel, Google suite, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canva,
• Exceptional time-management, planning, and administrative skills. Demonstrate a high level of diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with clients and other department staff.
• High degree of energy, self-motivation, and flexibility with schedule.
• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to think strategically and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use a computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees.
• The employee is regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.
• Must be able to occasionally move objects of 30 lbs.

Non-Discrimination:

YCC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a diverse staff. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, and perspective are more likely to be high-functioning. We believe that creating an environment where everyone belongs and can do their best work is the right thing to do for our employees, our clients, and our community.