MAPP and Rapid Response Advocate at Safe Berks

Position Title: MAPP and Rapid Response AdvocateBilingual Spanish/English speaking skills required: No but bilingual/bicultural candidates are strongly preferredEmployment Type/Hours: Full-time 40 hours per weekShift:Overnight 7p-5a Sunday through WednesdaySupervisor: Director of CrisisDepartment: Crisis ServicesFLSA Status: Non-ExemptFLSA Exemption Test: N/AStarting Salary/Hourly Rate: $19.00/hourLast Updated: 11/5/25Our MissionSafe Berks provides a safe haven and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education advocacy and a relentless commitment to prevent abuse. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can be their true selves and feel empowered to stand up to all forms of oppression.Our ValuesSAFETYWe believe that freedom from physical emotional spiritual and psychological harm is a basic human right of all individuals. We know that domestic violence sexual assault oppression and privilege include power-based tactics that affect physical emotional and psychological safety and we work to help survivors heal the wounds caused by power-based violence.RESPECTWe value the dignity of all individuals while appreciating our differences and celebrating and honoring our diversity. Respect is reflected in the way we treat our clients ourselves and members of the community. We believe our work requires us to reach out to marginalized individuals and communities and to create space to celebrate and nurture them.EMPOWERMENTWe believe empowerment begins with recognizing and knowing that individually and collectively Safe Berks clients staff and volunteers have the strength to make necessary change and to accomplish our goals. We recognize that success is defined by each individual given their experience talents and culture and we celebrate this success.EDUCATIONWe will educate ourselves and our community to reject and prevent violence and oppression in our own lives and in the lives of the people around us. We recognize that our mission and values are transformational and we must work with intention to break down social and cultural norms that continue to divide us.HOPEWe believe that hope is key to our existence to our ability to persevere and to achieve goals. We recognize that our work fosters hope and resilience and improves physical emotional spiritual and psychological well-being.Equity and InclusionSafe Berks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff residents clients board members and volunteers feel safe and empowered to stand up to oppression of all kinds. We believe that the collective sum of our individual differences life experiences knowledge creative outlets innovative approaches and solutions unique capabilities and talent that our employees exhibit in their work represents the quality of our life-saving services. Reflective of the community we serve and embrace we celebrate differences in age color disability ethnicity family or marital status gender identity or expression language national origin physical and mental ability political affiliation race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.Position StandardsDirect Service Delivery StandardEmployee demonstrates a commitment to exceptional service for all individuals seeking assistance from Safe Berks and does so in a manner that is trauma-informed and in line with agency values of safety respect empowerment education and hope. Employee always maintains confidentiality according to agency requirements consistently follows agency policies and procedures and makes good decisions within the boundaries of their position expectations.Conduct and Behavioral StandardEmployee responds to changing circumstances by being innovative and adjusting behavior to fit different situations. Employee performs work with a calm demeanor in stressful situations. Even in situations that may cause employee personal discomfort they are able to be flexible and understand and balance others diverse views and beliefs.Essential Skills StandardEmployee has strong communication skills which are essential to the work of an advocate. They express oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing. Employee practices active listening by facilitating two-way communication and ensures that information is understood by all parties. They share information in a timely manner using the most appropriate method and follows up with individuals requesting additional information referrals or assistance.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (includes but is not limited to the following):Answer calls from the 24/7 Safe Berks MAPP hotline number.Provide in-person response support advocacy and referrals to victims and survivors at Tower Health Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital.Provide in person response support and advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at the Berks County Courthouse including specific information about the process of filing an emergency petition and/or temporary petition for Protection from Abuse Order (PFA) Sexual Violence Protection Order (SVPO) and Protection from Intimidation Order.Work collaboratively with medical staff courthouse staff and other professionals as needed to assist victims and survivors.Assess the needs of a victim or survivor and make the appropriate referrals including but not limited to emergency shelter counseling and/or legal services.Have a general understanding of the criminal justice process.Enter and maintain client records and data within the agencys client database.Attend various meetings and trainings as scheduled.All other duties as determined by departmental director.RequirementsRequirements:Employment Experience (amount and kind)2 4 years experience working in the Human Services field or performing advocacy workExperience working independently and making sound decisionsEducation (general level required or specific courses)Associates degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Degree can be substituted for equivalent and preferred employment experience.High school diploma or equivalent degree requiredEssential Physical Requirements:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Other Requirements: Completion of a background check request; FBI State Police and Child Abuse Clearances obtained within required timeframe under Act 153 through agency vendor Successful completion of required Advocate Training provided by agency Valid drivers license current vehicle registration acceptable driving record and PA Minimum Liability insurance coverage of $15000 Bodily Injury per person / $30000 Bodily Injury per accident and $5000 Property Damage or $35000 Combined Single Limit if your position requires operating a personal or organization owned vehicle.Safe Berks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Safe Berks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfers leave of absence compensation and training.If you have any questions about open job opportunities please contact Mindy Peiffer Human Resource Manager at Key Skills Customer Service,Accounts Management,Autocad Design,ABAP,Control Engineering,Clinical Experience: years Vacancy: 1