Hospital Advocate

HOSPITAL ADVOCATE

FLSA STATUS:     N/A- Volunteer

LOCATION:         St. Elizabeth Hospitals in NKY (Covington, Edgewood, Florence, Fort Thomas, Grant, and Owen)

REPORTS TO:       Volunteer Coordinator

SUPERVISES:         none

JOB SUMMARY:   Under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator, this volunteer responds to hospital emergency departments throughout the Northern Kentucky area for both domestic violence survivors and sexual assault survivors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Hospital Advocacy

1. Responds immediately to hotline call for a hospital runner.
2. Provide care, compassion, and resources to victim-survivor.
3. Abide by mandated report requirements required by law.
4. Complete case review with hotline staff
5. Complete timesheet. Complete post-advocacy checklist if required. Submit to Volunteer Coordinator within 24 hours.
6. Volunteer must provide 24 hours of advocacy per month. Either 6 hour increments or 12 hour. 
7. QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, etc.):

1. Must be at least 20 years old
2. Pass background check
3. Successful completion of 40-hour training series.
4. Applies Women’s Crisis Center’s policies and procedures. Applies Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) member service standards and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) standards for rape survivors.
5. One-year minimum commitment to serving the agency as hospital advocate.
6. Reliable transportation (via personal vehicle) to local St. Elizabeth Hospital location.MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH OCCUR REGULARLY IN PERFORMING THE JOB:Comfortable Speaking/ Hearing/ and Listening about our services as well as others experiencesWalking, including climbing stairs, standing, and sittingExposure to potential workplace violenceDrivingI have read this job description and understand its contents as to my responsibilities in this above named position.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________________________________________                                    _________________________ Job Description Approved by                                                                                     Date
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12. Carry, lift, pull, stoop, and bend
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