Bi-Lingual Sexual Assault Victim Advocate - Job Description Version 2018-4-15

Sep 14, 2026

Employment position document for the Bi-Lingual Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) at DeKalb Rape Crisis Center. The role supports sexual assault survivors through referral coordination with police and hospitals, forensic-medical exam accompaniment, victim advocacy and case management, and monthly statistical reporting for grant purposes, including assistance with UVISA applications. Key responsibilities cover scheduling SANE exams, providing Spanish/Latino client advocacy, follow-up exams, health education, confidentiality, record management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish and complete required 30-hour training before client-facing duties.

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DeKalb Rape Crisis Center 204 Church Street Decatur, GA 30030 Office 􀀋 404-377-1429 Crisis Hotline 􀀋 404-377-1428 Title: Bi-Lingual Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Employment Status: Part Time (25-36 hours per week) Reports To: Executive Director: Phyllis Miller Sexual Assault, Volunteer & Advocacy Coordinator: Melinda Scaturro Salary: Compensation commensurate with experience. Range will be 19,500 to 28,000. Position is grant funded. Job Description: The Bi-Lingual Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) position provides support to the Sexual Assault, Volunteer & Advocacy Coordinator (SAVA Coordinator) . Major duties include coordination with police department and hospital staff in the referral process of sexual assault victims; providing notification to on-call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE); client intake at the Family Protection Center; forensic examination accompaniment and victim advocacy; follow-up and case management with sexual assault survivors; and maintaining statistical data for grant purposes and assisting with UVISA applications. Responsibilities: 􀁸 Respond to requests for sexual assault exams in a timely manner and schedule a SANE to conduct forensic-medical exams in accordance with state standards, local protocol, and best practices. 􀁸 Serve as a medical accompaniment advocate during the forensic-medical exam. 􀁸 Provide direct advocacy services to Latino and Spanish-speaking clients, and work closely with Latino Outreach Coordinator to assist clients with U-Visa and VAWA applications and conduct outreach to the Latino community. 􀁸 If qualified, may provide assistance with Spanish-language support group. 􀁸 Schedule follow-up exams as needed; provide education to survivors on the physical health impacts of sexual assault and provide mental health referrals as appropriate. 􀁸 Works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Medical Director, SANE Director & SAVA Coordinator. 􀁸 Maintain good working relationships with Sexual Assault Response Team including court staff, law enforcement, medical staff, and community service providers. 􀁸 Keep medical records and statistical data as it pertains to the services provided. Compile statistical data and provide reports to the SAVA Coordinator monthly as directed. Assure accurate record management and quality assurance processes. 􀁸 Oversee and complete all paperwork required to compile statistics for funding resources. 􀁸 Participate in staff trainings and assist with community awareness and education efforts. 􀁸 Perform other duties as assigned. Expectations: Persons interested in becoming the Bi-Lingual Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) must: 􀁸 Be able to read, write and speak effectively in both English and Spanish. 􀁸 Demonstrate the ability to interact with multi-disciplinary teams, easily communicate program needs, and work effectively with peers. 􀁸 Have excellent listening skills 􀁸 Be able to respect and maintain confidentiality 􀁸 Display professionalism and leadership qualities in interactions with other organizations, volunteers, board members and staff Educational Requirements: 􀁸 Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other related mental health field or at least 2 years in social service field required or equivalent related experience. 􀁸 The Bi-Lingual SAVA must complete a 30-hour training series prior to completing any client-facing job duties. This training is made available by the Center in the fall, summer and spring of each year. No more than two sessions can be missed; any session missed must be made up through video and/or discussion with SAVA Coordinator within one month of training completion. Requirements Specific to Job Duties: 􀁸 Bi-Lingual SAVA is contacted via the call center. All calls received must be the top priority for the SAVA (the SAVA must be able to respond to calls in a timely and confidential manner) . 􀁸 Bi-Lingual SAVA must provide their own transporta

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What are the major duties of the Bi-Lingual SAVA role?

The position coordinates with police and hospital staff during referrals, provides notification for SANE, conducts client intake, accompanies forensic examinations, offers victim advocacy and follow-up case management, and maintains grant-related statistical data and helps with UVISA applications.

Who does the Bi-Lingual SAVA report to?

The document states the role reports to the Executive Director, Phyllis Miller, and the Sexual Assault, Volunteer & Advocacy Coordinator (SAVA Coordinator), Melinda Scaturro.

What language and training requirements must candidates meet?

Candidates must read, write, and speak effectively in both English and Spanish. The Bi-Lingual SAVA must complete a 30-hour training series before any client-facing duties, with limits on missed sessions and required make-up within one month.

Sep 14, 2026

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