The Union County Rape Crisis Center is looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in helping survivors of sexual violence. A state mandated training will be offered September 22, 2009 - November 12, 2009 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in Westfied, NJ.
What is Required to be a Confidential Sexual Violence Volunteer/Advocate?
· Be a Union County resident
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Have personal mode of transportation (own car)
· Have a Valid Driver’s License
· Undergo a personal interview
· Participate in a 56 hour, state mandated training program
If you meet these requirements and are interested in becoming a Volunteer Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate, please phone us at (908) 233-7273 or email rcc@ucnj.org.
VOLUNTEERS LEND STRENGTH TO UNION COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER
Elizabeth, NJ – When victims of sexual assault need a steady hand to help them through a life crisis, they can turn to trained volunteer advocates at the Union County Rape Crisis Center for support. To find out how to volunteer, call the center’s hotline at 908-233-7273.
“Our volunteers step in at a critical point in a person’s life, and they make all the difference,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Without their help, many victims of sexual assault would have to face the aftermath on their own. It’s a unique and powerful way to be of service to someone in need.”
Family members or friends may be unavailable for support after a sexual assault. Volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center fill the role of helping the victim make informed decisions about their legal options, as well as their health and emotional care.
Volunteers may also accompany the victim to the hospital or to legal proceedings, to provide guidance or simply to make sure that the person has sympathetic company by his or her side. “By providing guidance and support, our volunteers help victims reassert themselves and begin the process of healing,” said Mirabella. “They help re-establish confidence and empowerment.”
Volunteers for the Rape Crisis Center are not required to work from the Center’s offices. They use pagers provided by the Center, so they can work from home or any other convenient location.
A new training session for prospective volunteers will start this fall. More information is available by calling the Rape Crisis Center hotline, 908-233-7273.
The Rape Crisis Center, part of the Union County Department of Human Services, has been serving Union County residents since 1984. It offers confidential counseling for victims of sexual assault, as well as counseling for victims’ families and significant others. Volunteers from the Rape Crisis Center are trained to advocate on behalf of rape victims and accompany them to hospital emergency rooms, police interviews, and court proceedings.
To find out more about the Rape Crisis Center, visit
http://www.unioncountyrapecrisiscenter.blogspot.com/.
BILINGUAL RAPE CRISIS COUNSELOR NEEDED
Must Be Fluent In Spanish
PART TIME
MUST POSSESS:
· MASTER’S DEGREE IN COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORK
· ONE YEAR COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
· PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING LICENSE FROM STATE OF NJ
· VALID NJ DRIVER’S LICENSE
MUST COMPLETE:
· 56 HOUR TRAINING WITH UNION COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER
SEND RESUME TO:
Támara Bauman, Administrator
Union County Rape Crisis Center
300 North Avenue, East
Westfield, NJ 07090
Or
Email: tbauman@ucnj.org
Call: (908) 233-7273
