SART Volunteer

Volunteer Title : SART Volunteer (Unpaid) Location : Saint Charles, MO Department : Domestic Violence Employment Type : As Needed (PRN) Volunteer Summary : The SART/DVRT Program Coordinator plays a critical role in developing and maintaining a sustainable Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) program. This role aims to improve services for adult and adolescent sexual assault and domestic violence victims through effective interagency collaboration, volunteer management, and comprehensive program oversight.

About Brightli

Facilitate psycho-educational groups in the community, at DV shelters, and within the agency.

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce.

We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission.

If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Responsibilities

• The coordinator ensures that survivors receive the support they need while working to build and maintain a coordinated response system.
• Regular acknowledgment of individual and team achievements.
• Program Development & Maintenance : Maintain a sustainable SART/DVRT program to improve services for adult and adolescent sexual assault and domestic violence victims.
• Coordinate effective interagency collaboration to generate and maintain a coordinated response team to meet the needs of survivors.
• Collect and report data as required by the program director and funding source.
• Create and maintain client files.
• Maintain an updated SART/DVRT manual.
• Organize and provide 40 hours of required training for new volunteers.
• Make follow-up phone calls to clients and sexual assault hotline calls.
• Coordinate activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) in collaboration with the Community Relations and Engagement Manager.
• Identify community needs regarding prevention programming.
• Utilize evidence-based programs and implement prevention programming in the community and within the agency.

Requirements

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, problem-solve, and work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited direction while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to identify and respond to shifting priorities.
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to serve on an on-call, on-scene response team when appropriate.
• Proficiency in operating a computer and utilizing Google applications.
• Prefer experience with SART/DVRT and knowledge of best practices.
• Prefer a proven ability to work with stakeholders from multiple disciplines and develop collaborative relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, preferred; OR Associate Degree and one year of experience in the human services field; OR Three years of experience providing case management and advocacy in a human service organization; OR A survivor of domestic violence and/or sexual assault who has demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working in the field and two years of experience in a human services organization.

Benefits

• Training & Development: Opportunities for continuous education, certifications, and career advancement.
• Collaborative, team-focused culture committed to professional and personal growth.
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic knowledge of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.