Requisition No: 855795 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- VICTIM ADVOCATE I - 21014246

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21014246 

Salary:  $37,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/26/2025 

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SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE

The Sexual Assault Assistance Program (SAAP) of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is seeking a qualified candidate for a Sexual Assault Advocate Position providing crisis intervention, advocacy and outreach to sexual assault survivors.   Successful candidate will also work as an on-call first responder advocate for the Sexual Assault Assistance Program working with both reporting and non-reporting sexual assault survivors. 

Start Date: When filled.   

Location:    Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin & Indian River, FL

• A successful candidate will be fingerprinted and must pass a level 2 criminal background check.
• Candidates must not have an arrest history.
• Candidates will be required to use their Personal automobile and must possess the required auto insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes and possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Please do NOT apply via People First.  Applications submitted via People First will NOT be reviewed.

Please request an application by using hrsupport@sao19.org.

A.   QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, or associate’s degree and 1 year proven direct service work experience (either salaried or volunteer) in a Sexual Assault Program or related social service field will be considered equally.

                    2.   Interest and concern for victims of sexual assault.

2. Understanding of the issues surrounding sexual assault and a familiarity with the needs of survivors and their families.

3.  Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

and work calmly through a crisis.

                    5.  Personal automobile with required auto insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes and must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

                    6.  No arrest history.

                    7. Completion of 40-hour Advocacy Core Training within 30 days of hire.

B.   KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:   

1.  Ability to integrate well with existing Sexual Assault Assistance Program staff.

                   2.  Ability to work effectively with medical personnel, law enforcement agencies, State Attorney’s Office staff, and all other professionals who come into contact with victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes.

                   3.  Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality, listen well with effective communication skills, be empathetic and a good problem solver, and offer non-judgmental care.

                   4.  Knowledge of medical process involving sexual assault exams and the legal process involving victims of sexual assault.

                   5.  Ability to work independently at times as well as to take directions and follow office/program policy and speak to sexual assault victims in a sympathetic manner so that the victim will feel safe and not be frightened or discouraged from continuing discussion.

                   6.  Knowledge of other community agencies which might provide services to victims of sexual assault.

C.   GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Dispatcher/Rape Crisis Counselor On-Call for 24-hour SAAP Helpline providing crisis intervention, information and referrals, advocacy and support for sexual assault survivors who call the confidential, anonymous helpline.

                    2.  Must possess the ability to explain and assist with Crimes Compensation to victims of sexual assault.

                    3.  Refer victims of sexual assault to any other appropriate agency which might meet their specific needs. 

                    4.  Provide Crisis Intervention, referrals and information to victims of sexual assault.

5. Twenty-four (24)-hour on-call accompaniment to Law Enforcement, Hospital, and other places where sexual assault victims may be located.

5. Follow proper safety standards.

D.   SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Travel throughout the four-county area (Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee) to assist victims of sexual violence.
2. Must be available to work overtime, evenings and weekends.

3.   Provides on-going advocacy, accompaniment, information, referrals, assistance with crimes compensation and other forms, and crisis intervention for assigned clients and other direct services assistance as needed.
4.   Provide referral for information regarding medical concerns such as venereal disease, pregnancy, HIV and other medical issues concerning victims of sexual assault.
5.   Inform victims of sexual assault of their statutory Victim Rights and assess the victim’s need for more in-depth counseling and refer to the appropriate services.
6.   Coordinate and attend outreach activities for assigned county including participation in county and circuit wide SART. Activities should meet FCASV certification requirements.
7.   Update Information and Referral lists for assigned county annually.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work, difficulty, that will be required of position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the position. This position description is not intended to be a contract of employment, and the employer reserves the right to make necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Essential Functions:

The employee will be required to access and retrieve information from a computer system. This includes tasks like data entry, document creation, and report generation. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment, as necessary.

Physical Demands:

The employee may be required to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.