Medical Advocate Internship - South Suburban
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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
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?
ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
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
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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
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?
ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
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
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