Job description

THIS JOB IS NOT FULL TIME. It is a part-time position, and time is primarily spent working on nights and weekends.

*Applicants who do not submit cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Crisis Responders help facilitate Ampersand’s crisis response services for survivors of sexual violence in the 17-county Bluegrass Area Development District. Crisis responders are trained to provide on-call support to individuals at local emergency rooms, law enforcement agencies and on our mobile unit through crisis intervention, information, and referrals. Crisis responders also answer our 24-hour support line and provide supervisory support to Ampersand volunteers after hours.

Shifts available are weekdays 5pm-9am and weekends 9am-9pm or 9pm-9am. Crisis Responders sign up for shifts as they are available. The minimum is 3 shifts per month and the maximum is 96 hours per month (this could be 6-8 shifts, depending on the shift lengths). Currently, weekday coverage is the most needed.

Hourly Rate:

While on call: $10-$10.50

While actively working: $15-$15.50

Application Deadline: October 21st

Other requirements: Must be able to attend Advocacy Training on the following dates, which must ALL be attended or made up:

Nov 1, 6-8 (Virtual)

Nov 3, 6-8 (Virtual)

Nov 5, 10am-2pm (In-person at Lexington office)

Nov 8, 6-8 (Virtual)

Nov 10, 6-8 (Virtual)

Nov 12, 10am-2pm (In-person at Lexington office)

Nov 15, 6-8 (Virtual)

Nov 17, 6-8 (Virtual)

Nov 19, 10am-2pm (In-person at Lexington office)

Nov 22, 6-8 (Virtual)

Ampersand is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Primary Duties:

• Accompaniment services to survivors of sexual violence in the 17-county Bluegrass Area Development District.

• Support survivors of sexual violence on-site at area hospital emergency rooms and law enforcement agencies by providing on-site crisis intervention, information, and support. Services are also provided to family members and friends of the survivor.
• Drive and provide advocacy on our mobile medical unit

• Answer Ampersand’s 24-hour support line when there is not volunteer coverage

• Provide support, information and referrals to callers
• Dispatch medical advocate and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to local hospitals

• Support Ampersand volunteers as they provide advocacy and counseling to survivors of sexual violence.

• Fielding of basic volunteer questions regarding Ampersand’s policies and procedures, as outlined in the Volunteer Guidelines and Policy Handbook and Volunteer Manual.
• Fielding of basic volunteer questions regarding Ampersand services.
• Providing as-needed support to Ampersand volunteers in hospital and law enforcement settings.
• Consulting with the Volunteer Coordinator regarding policy and procedure as needed.

• Comply with HIPAA guidelines and Ampersand Confidentiality Policy when handling patient health information.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of age
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and the appropriate level of auto insurance
• Willingness to drive in 17-county Bluegrass Area Development District
• Willingness to be available primarily on the weekends and overnight, and occasionally on holidays
• Willingness to learn to drive our 30 ft mobile medical unit
• Access to personal mobile phone
• Ability to pass a background and reference check
• Commit to taking at least three shifts per month for one full year
• Complete 12 continuing education hours annually
• Willingness to take an intersectional, anti-oppression approach to your work and have a basic understanding of privilege
• Complete 40-hours of training

The start date will be determined based upon the successful completion of training, which begins in August.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
We currently have procedures to follow to protect our staff, clients, and community. We remain flexible and continue to adapt as public health guidance evolves.

Work Location: On the road

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