Medical Advocate Intern
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Medical Advocate Intern
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Economic empowerment, sexual violence support, childcare
Description
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:
WORK SCHEDULE: Varies
Economic empowerment, sexual violence support, childcare
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago helps women and girls through a wide range of programs aimed at eliminating racism and empowering women. Its core service areas are Economic Empowerment Services (like job help and financial stability), Sexual Violence Support Services (safety, counseling, and advocacy), and Early Childhood Services (childcare and development support). The organization reaches more than 200,000 women, children, and families each year and delivers support through programs and services that address both personal empowerment and racial justice. Unlike many single-focus nonprofits, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago combines multiple interconnected programs under one umbrella to address economic, safety, and child development needs together. Its goal is to create a society where racial equity is real and women and families have the tools and opportunities to shape their own lives.
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