Description:
Victim Services – Campus Education & Sexual Assault Advocate
(Enough is Enough Program)
Location: Middletown, NY
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Reports To: Crisis Services Manager
Make a meaningful difference. Empower survivors. Educate campuses. Create safer communities.
About the Role
The Victim Services – Campus Education & Sexual Assault Advocate plays a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual violence while leading impactful prevention and education efforts on college campuses across Orange County. This position blends hands-on crisis intervention with dynamic campus and community education, offering an opportunity to create lasting change at both the individual and systemic levels.
This is a mission-driven role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, believes deeply in social justice, and is passionate about survivor advocacy, education, and equity.
Position Highlights & Compensation
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Hourly Rate: $20/hour to $24/hour
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On-Call Benefits:
- $150 voucher for after-hours, in-person accompaniments
- $2/hour stipend for all scheduled on-call hours with no accompaniment
- Paid Time Off: Holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave
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Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Grant-Funded (contingent on funding)
Key Objectives
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Provide front-line, trauma-informed advocacy and crisis intervention to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence.
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Deliver and coordinate NYS Department of Health – Enough is Enough prevention education on college campuses.
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Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment aligned with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and Welcome Orange initiative.
Advocate Responsibilities – Survivor Services
As a Victim Services Advocate, you will:
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Provide compassionate, survivor-centered crisis counseling, safety planning, advocacy, and emotional support.
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Conduct survivor intakes to assess eligibility, identify needs, and build individualized service plans.
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Educate survivors on consent, confidentiality, medical and legal options, forensic evidence collection, survivors’ rights, and community resources.
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Accompany survivors to hospitals, police departments, courts, Title IX hearings, and other critical appointments—often on short notice.
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Assist survivors with NYS Office of Victim Services (OVS) compensation claims and applications.
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Offer both in-person and telephone crisis intervention and short-term counseling services.
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Serve as an on-call advocate up to 14 days per month, providing 24/7 emergency response.
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Maintain accurate, confidential documentation, case notes, and required reports in accordance with agency policy.
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Build and sustain strong partnerships with law enforcement, hospitals, the District Attorney’s Office, Child Advocacy Centers, and community organizations.
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Participate in community awareness events, coalitions, task forces, and statewide meetings.
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Support the Senior Sexual Assault Examiner (SAE) with compliance efforts, training coordination, and schedule management.
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Maintain survivor files with care, accuracy, and confidentiality.
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Complete and maintain certification as a NYS DOH Rape Crisis Counselor.
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Fulfill Mandated Reporter responsibilities, reporting suspected child abuse when required.
Campus Education Coordinator Responsibilities – Enough is Enough
In this role, you will also serve as a Campus Education Coordinator, responsible for advancing prevention and education on college campuses by:
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Developing and maintaining partnerships with local colleges and universities.
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Implementing the Enough is Enough program to address sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
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Planning and facilitating engaging education sessions, trainings, and awareness events for students, faculty, staff, parents, and extended campus communities.
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Acting as the primary liaison with college administration, including collaboration around Title IX-related initiatives and hearings.
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Creating educational materials, promotional content, and innovative prevention projects in partnership with campus stakeholders.
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Delivering advocacy, education, and outreach through a social justice and equity-centered lens, with emphasis on gender-based violence, systemic inequality, and intersectionality.
Additional Responsibilities
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Participate in agency committees and initiatives as assigned.
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Assist with fundraisers and special events (some outside normal business hours).
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Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and evolving needs of the agency.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience (one required):
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
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Associate’s Degree with at least two (2) years of relevant experience
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High School Diploma with at least four (4) years of relevant experience
Skills & Requirements:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
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Confidence facilitating educational presentations to diverse audiences.
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Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in crisis situations.
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Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
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Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards.
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Willingness and ability to participate in on-call coverage.
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Valid NYS Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
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Demonstrated understanding of—and commitment to—social justice values.
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Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
Why Join Us?
By joining our team, you become part of a compassionate, dedicated organization committed to supporting survivors, educating communities, and preventing violence. This role offers meaningful work, professional development, strong community partnerships, and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
