PURPOSE:
To be on call for Safe Path and to respond in person to the EUCC (Emergency and Urgent Care Center) when paged to provide support and information to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates work in conjunction with SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses, EUCC nurses, social workers, and providers to enable the patient to make decisions about coping with an assault, collection of forensic evidence, safety planning and reporting assaults to police.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteer is required to keep confidential all information learned while working in the Safe Path Program. The volunteer must possess good listening skills, sound judgment and must have the capacity to handle stressful situations. Must be able to work well with diverse populations. The volunteer must be able to come to the EUCC within 30 minutes during on-call times. Volunteer must complete the Safe Path training before performing advocate duties. Volunteers are requested to attend other Safe Path trainings and volunteer meetings to the best of their ability.
CONTACT:
Kristen Pavela, Social Worker, pavela.kristen@mayo.edu
