Advocacy Specialist
Hiring for a Full Time Advocacy Specialist
The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) is a statewide membership organization, based in Olympia, Washington and is committed to eliminating sexual violence and fostering social change. The mission of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs is to unite agencies engaged in the elimination of sexual violence, through education, victim services, and social change. WCSAP provides information, training, and expertise to program and individual members who support victims, family and friends, the general public, and all those whose lives have been affected by sexual assault.
WCSAP is seeking an Advocacy Specialist to work on grant activities that focus on (1) general advocacy consideration for survivors of sexual assault and their family, (2) survivors with disabilities in long-term care and (3) pregnant and parenting survivors. This position provides support, assistance, information, and training on advocacy considerations for working with survivors of sexual assault and their families, and in strengthening system partnerships, with an emphasis on relationships between advocates and long-term care facilities to promote enhanced services and response for persons with disabilities. This position joins several other advocacy specialists who provide consultation and population/content specific expertise in other areas of advocacy work. All applicants must be familiar and agree with WCSAP’s mission statement and philosophy regarding WCSAP’s commitment to the elimination of sexual violence, empowerment, inclusiveness, and social change.
WCSAP values diversity in the workplace. WCSAP values the importance of addressing issues of racism, homophobia, ableism, and other issues of oppression in order to make services accessible to all individuals regardless of race; color; sex; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; national origin; religion; age; ethnic background; social, economic, immigration, marital, physical and/or mental status.
People from historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
WCSAP benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Contribution.
Please submit an application packet containing: cover letter and resume to WCSAP (at the end of the job description below). Please highlight any experience that specifically addresses the essential functions of this position.
This position is open until filled. First screening starts January 29th. To submit an application electronically, email hr@wcsap.org with Advocacy Specialist in the subject line. To submit your application via postal service, please send it to: HR at WCSAP 4317 6th Ave SE, Suite 102, Olympia, WA 98503.
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Specific Grant Work
This position will provide support and training around general advocacy issues, such as legal, medical, crisis responses and general issues related to sexual assault. The position is responsible for offering several trainings, to include, but not limited to multiple advocate core trainings in conjunction with another WCSAP Specialist on a fiscal year basis.
This position is lead on grant work related to supporting survivors with disabilities within long-term care and services to pregnant survivors and parenting families.
The position offers technical assistance to members and stakeholders, creates relevant resources, conducts trainings, and ensures that grant deliverables are met for position assigned projects and duties
If you have expertise in these subject areas we encourage you to apply. WCSAP offers ongoing training for all positions. Please review the job description for additional duties and qualifications.