Medical Advocate Internship at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago – Addison, Illinois

POSITION TITLE: Medical Advocate Internship

STATUS: Part-time

GRADE: Non-compensation

DEPT/PROGRAM NAME: Safety and Wellness - Sexual Violence Support Services Program

reports to: Program Manager, Advocacy & Crisis Intervention - SVSS

SUPERVISES: N/A

SUMMARY: Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!

ESSENTIAL responsibilities: As a medical advocate intern, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor’s permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Interns must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Interns should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Intern Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

• Locations: Chicago, Chicago Heights, and Addison
• Must be 18 yrs. or older
• One-year commitment required
• Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required
• Requires mobile phone
• Flexible work schedule

WORK SCHEDULE: Varies