Volunteer Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor

Do you want to be a front line advocate working with victims, families, police, hospitals, and court? The Rape Crisis Center of Milford offers training for state-certified sexual assault crisis counselors as defined in CT General Statute 52-146(k). Requirements: Volunteers must reside within 30 minutes of each hospital or police department in RCC's catchment area. (Milford, Ansonia, Derby, Orange, Shelton, Seymour, & West Haven) Must have reliable transportation 18 years of age or older NO counseling experience required! Just a listening ear and a commitment to our mission Sign a year-long commitment for 2 shifts per month Training: The Center accepts applications for volunteers all year round If you are accepted into the program, you are required to attend 40 hours of training designated under the statute in order to be certified as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor in the state of CT. There is a $50 fee for all training and volunteer materials. Training topics include: o Sexual assault definitions, myths, and facts o Crisis intervention techniques o Sexual Harassment o Child sexual assault o Domestic violence o Diverse populations o Counseling o Suicide Prevention o Police investigations o Forensic evidence collection o Hospital accompaniment and medical procedures o Counselor/ advocate procedures o Court process and the law Responsibilities: Cover 24-7, free and confidential hotline during non-office hours (remote) Volunteer 2 shifts per month unless otherwise discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator. Shift times are as follows: o Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-7:30am o Friday 5:00pm - 8:00am o Weekends and Holidays: 8:00am-8:00pm or 8:00pm-8:00am Respond in a timely manner to any police stations or hospitals in our catchment area to provide advocacy Maintain confidentiality and abide by all other Rape Crisis Center of Milford policies Attend monthly volunteer meetings for case discussion, training, and other important information Maintain proper documentation for every client and discuss with staff appropriately Internships: All volunteers, regardless of student status, are eligible for internships with the Rape Crisis Center of Milford Interns have the opportunity to work in the office and have more direct contact with clients, seeing the day to day operations of a victim services agency Supervision is completed by the Director of Victim Services; MS in Criminal Justice degree (we do not offer clinical supervision) RCC requires that interns be certified under CT General Statute 52-146(k) and commit to volunteer shifts for the full year, unless previously discussed.