One Place Family Justice Center

Job Description

On-Call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Opportunity to earn additional income; flexible schedule; SANE Training provided at no cost.

Location: Barbour County, AL; Bullock County, AL; Elmore County, AL; and/or Montgomery County, AL

Job Purpose: Respond to sexual assaults for inmates confined by the AL Dept. of Corrections. The nurse will perform medical forensic examinations, provide emotional support, and assess medical patient’s condition.

Major Responsibilities

• Delivers trauma informed, holistic care providing psychological and emotional support in a nonjudgmental manner to the victim and the victim’s family.

•  Provide on-call coverage as scheduled for a minimum of 8 shifts per month.

•  Perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient.

•  Perform a complete medical forensic evaluation to include:

o   Head to toe medical assessment for trauma detailing genital and anal examination.

o   Forensic specimen collection and supportive documentation.

o   Assess mandatory reporting, completing it if required.

o   Obtain patient consent for the exam explaining to the patient in lay terms what will occur.

o   Explain options to store or share rape kits with law enforcement.

o   Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines.

o   Ensure patient confidentiality regarding written records and oral presentation.

o   Administer prophylactic medications and emergency contraceptives.

o   Provide clear discharge information to the patient which will be supported in follow up by the victim advocate or mental health crisis counselor.

o   Document bodily, genital, and anal injuries by taking photographs.

o   Properly sealing the kit for storage or transferring it to law enforcement obtaining appropriate signatures.

• Attending nurse staff meetings and in-service training. Time and mileage pay will be provided.

•   Maintain contact with the OPFJC Nurse Manager via cell phone and email.

• Complete documentation for the case using the tools and resources provided by OPFJC immediately following the patient visit.

• Conduct examinations at OPFJC offices and local hospitals where OPFJC has a Memorandum of Understanding.

•   Be available to appear as a witness in criminal court proceedings.

•   Collect, label and seal clothing and other items from the victim during the assault. Provide the victim with clean clothing and access to the shower.

Qualifications

•   AL state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) with 1 year experience.

•   Completion of an approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training program within 1 month of hire.

•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills w/sound judgement.

•   Proof of a valid state driver’s license and dependable vehicle for transportation to work.

•   Must be able to commit to a regular schedule of on-call shifts.

Compensation

•   Earn up to $200 per month for on-call shift pay, based on patient population needs.

•  $300 for each sexual assault exam completed.

• Stipend for travel also included. 

To apply, please submit a resume to Monica Driessen, monicadriessen@oneplacefjc.org

Job Title:             Director of Administrative Services

Reports To:         Executive Director

Direct Reports: None

Status:                   Full time FSLA Exempt

Job Purpose: This management position enables One Place Family Justice Center to run efficiently and effectively so that victims of sexual assault, rape and domestic violence obtain high caliber program services. Reporting to the Executive Director, this incumbent portfolio of responsibilities includes compliance, human resources, automation and technology, finance and revenue maximization, administrative policies and procedures and special projects. The Director of Administrative Services works closely with the Director of Program Services and the agency’s accounting firm.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

·         Enhance and establish office systems, including policies and procedures, to improve business operations.

·         Serve as special project manager as assigned by the Executive Director and oversees adherence to OPFJCs master calendar of projects.

·         Maintain accurate accounting records of expenses and revenues.

·         Monitor actual versus budgeted results and explain variances.

·         Code invoices to the appropriate funding source and ensures all grant funds are expensed by the end of the grant period on allowable items.

·         Maintain paid invoices for each grant and funding source as required by funding source.

·         Reconciles the monthly credit card statement.

·         Prepares monthly invoices for sexual assault nurse examinations.

·         Maintain accurate employee timekeeping records and reviews/approves the payroll register.  

·         Make bank deposits and checks vendor invoices for accuracy and obtain approval as required by OPFJC policy.

·         Post for open positions, screens initial applications, schedules candidate interviews.

·         Process background checks and credentials, ensure the completion of references checks, and establish and maintain employee personnel files.

·         Input data into the payroll system, collect W2 forms, audit personnel files, ensure that all employees have signed required documentation.

·         Develops and oversees the staff orientation program and mandatory annual training.

·         Make sure every staff member receives annual goals each fiscal year and receives an annual performance evaluation.

·         Oversee the implementation of in-service training, and process individual training requests.

·         Manages the Executive Director’s daily schedule both internal and external.

·         Serves as the agency’s IT liaison with vendors, assigns and rescinds staff access to email, agency intranet files, website, social media, and other applications.

·         Organizes OPFJC digital and hardcopy central file systems including storage and retrieval of staff and client records, policies and procedures, financial statements, governance documents and other records typical to a social service organization.

·         Records are maintained and purged in compliance with federal, state and granting agency standards.   

·         Manages the purchase of goods and services in compliance with grant rules, agency policies and procedures.

·         Keep an accurate list of OPFJC capital assets, and disposal of assets that no longer have a useful life in accordance with grant rules and agency policies.

·         Tracks performance management data from each unit and for each grant for safe storage and retrieval.

·         Oversee the upkeep, orderliness, and cleanliness of the facility and serves as the point of contact for renovation, interior decoration, and major repair projects.

Other Duties. May be assigned related duties that arise from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health administration, health and human services or a related field.

2.       Outstanding administrative skills and attention to detail.

3.       Organized, self-started, and able to work well with others.

4.       Strong understanding and appreciation of process management and systems needed to build a solid organizational foundation.

5.       Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to act with tact and diplomacy.

6.       Solid understanding of end user information technology solutions including Microsoft Office suite.

7.       Ability to navigate interpersonal challenges and conflicts that occur in an office work environment.

8.       Passion for the One Place Family Justice Center’s mission.

To apply please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to Alan Mathis, alanmathis@mc-ala.org

ONE PLACE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

Crisis Counselor & Advocate Position

Position Title:  Crisis Counselor & Advocate

Reports to:  SANE/SART Program Coordinator

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; may require working outside regular business hours; nights, weekends and holidays.

Work Site:   One Place Family Justice Center 530 S. Lawrence Street Montgomery, AL. May require some occasional travel to rural counties.

Summary:  The Crisis Counselor/Advocate plans and facilitates individual and family counseling services for victims of sexual assault. He/She will attend sexual assault forensic examinations to provide mental and emotional support to sexual assault victims. The Crisis Counselor/Advocate will collaborate and maintain relationships with One Place partner organizations to assist in referrals and coordination of services for victims.

Salary: $52,500 annually

Major Responsibilities

·         Provide individual and family counseling to victims of sexual assault utilizing a trauma-informed, victim-center modality; develop individualized service plans based on victims identified needs

·         The counselor/advocate attends and observes the sexual assault nurse examination to provide emotional support for the victim and ensures that the victim rights are understood and protected.

·         Secondarily, provides emotional support and guidance to family members or individuals who are present at the examination.

·         Schedules and conducts an intake and assessment appointments with victims following a sexual assault examination to start crisis counseling.

·         Partners with victims to develop individualized mental health treatment plans to help stabilize and restore a sense of safety for the victim.

·         Accompanies victims to appointments to meetings law enforcement, court appointments, social service to provide emotional support when requested.

·         Helps victims file applications for social services, victim crime compensation and orders of protection.

·         Provides case management services connecting the victim to resources available within the community and works activity to ensure implementation of the service plan. 

·         Supports operations of the sexual assault hotline by providing crisis intervention counseling to victims on the telephone in emergent situations.

·         Participates in OPFJC outreach, education, and training activities for sexual assault. May be assigned by management to participate in sexual assault coalitions.

·         Design, plan, coordinate, and implement victim support groups.

·         Maintains client records and performs other administrative functions appropriate to the function of the position.

·         Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, Executive Director and/or designee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·         Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.

·         Possess great integrity, patience and empathetic under pressure.

·         Comfort with working in a nonjudgemental fashion with individuals from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and beliefs systems.

·         The ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of victims.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field.

·         Associate licensed counselor approved by the Alabama Board of Examiners.

·         Two years of post-graduate experience and completion of the VSC 40+ hour Sexual Assault Counselor/Victim Advocate training.

·         Maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance meeting the minimum requirement of State law.

·         Pass required background check.

 To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to Jaleesa Albadani, jaleesaalbadani@oneplacefjc.org