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Job description
Job Type
Internship
Description
POSITION TITLE : Medical Advocate Internship
STATUS : Part-time
GRADE : Non-compensation
DEPT/PROGRAM NAME : Safety and Wellness - Sexual Violence Support Services Program
reports to: Program Manager, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention - SVSS
SUPERVISES: N/A
SUMMARY : Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!
ESSENTIAL responsibilities: As a medical advocate intern, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor's permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Interns must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Interns should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Intern Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Locations: Chicago, Chicago Heights, and Addison
Must be 18 yrs. or older
One-year commitment required
Personal vehicle and valid driver's license required
Requires mobile phone
Flexible work schedule
WORK SCHEDULE: Varies
Worksite address
addison, IL, 60114, US
Who can apply
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