Description
Position Title: Advocacy Specialist
Supervisor: Chief Strategy Officer
Employee Type: Full-time (40 Hours per Week)
Location: Hybrid (Frankfort/Lexington area preferred); statewide travel required
Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000
About KASAP
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. (KASAP) is the statewide coalition of the 13 rape crisis centers in the Commonwealth. The mission of KASAP is to speak with a unified voice against sexual victimization. As a coalition, KASAP provides technical assistance to member programs and professionals; advocates for improvements in public policy; fosters coalition building among members, organizations, and individuals committed to ending sexual violence; promotes prevention and public awareness regarding sexual assault and related issues; and maintains resources for sexual assault program staff and the public. KASAP does not provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence.
Position Summary
The Advocacy Specialist strengthens trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy across Kentucky’s 13 regional rape crisis centers (RCCs). This role provides structured technical assistance, training, and practical resources to support RCC advocates in delivering services and participating effectively in coordinated community response efforts.
Core Responsibilities
Training, Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Provide training and technical assistance to Kentucky’s 13 regional rape crisis centers on:
o Development and maintenance of local and regional Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs)
o Strengthening trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy practices, including support line, medical, and legal advocacy
o Provision of emotional support services to incarcerated survivors as outlined in MOUs with DOC, DJJ, and BOP
o Outreach to traditionally underserved populations
Develop and distribute advocacy toolkits and resources focused on meaningful access to services and coordinated response, in collaboration with KASAP’s Training Coordinator
Assist with planning, organization, and delivery of KASAP’s 40-hour Foundations of Advocacy training course
Plan, organize, and facilitate KASAP’s Advocates’ Network meetings
Assist with planning KASAP's annual conference, including recruiting presenters for SART, human trafficking, and PREA-focused workshops.
Provide other trainings as needed and appropriate
Document activities and outcomes in alignment with grant performance measures.
Statewide Coordination & Collaboration
Serve as staff to the state-level SART Advisory Council Stakeholder Meeting (SART-AC) and relevant subcommittees
Write and submit the SAFE Act Annual Report, in accordance with Kentucky regulations
Synthesize practice-based feedback from advocates to inform KASAP policy and projects
Facilitate connections between local advocates and their partners in sexual assault response (medical, legal, community, etc.)
Serve, as directed, as KASAP’s representative to partner agencies and organizations
Develop and sustain partnerships aligned with KASAP’s mission and strategic plan to strengthen advocacy relationships with those partners
Document activities and outcomes in alignment with grant performance measures.
Support for Incarcerated Survivor Services
Facilitate access to emotional support services for incarcerated survivors through collaboration with rape crisis centers and correctional facilities.
Provide statewide coordination and technical assistance to ensure consistent service delivery within correctional settings.
Provide advocacy-focused training and technical assistance related to correctional, detention, and PREA settings.
Support RCC outreach to detention facilities in their service areas.
Develop and disseminate practical PREA advocacy resources and tools
Document activities and outcomes in alignment with grant performance measures.
Additional Responsibilities
Complete special projects and additional duties assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer.
Competencies
Collaboration & Relationship-Building
Demonstrates strong ability to cultivate effective working relationships with multidisciplinary partners, advocates, healthcare professionals, and justice system stakeholders.
Engages partners with respect, cultural humility, and professionalism.
Training & Facilitation
Effectively delivers training to diverse audiences and adapts content to participant needs.
Translates complex concepts related to SART processes, PREA regulations, and survivor services into accessible guidance.
Systems Thinking & Coordination
Understands statewide sexual assault response systems and can identify gaps, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates multiple partners and processes to support a consistent, survivor-centered statewide response.
Project & Time Management
Manages multiple projects simultaneously, meets deadlines, and organizes work within a flexible structure.
Communication & Professionalism
Communicates clearly verbally and in writing; produces accurate documentation, reports, and resources.
Maintains confidentiality and represents the organization with professionalism.
Commitment to Trauma-Informed & Survivor-Centered Practice
Applies a trauma-informed and survivor-centered lens to all work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent on-the-job experience or combination of career and life experiences)
- Minimum three years of experience providing training, community organizing, or advocacy in a community-based agency, including at least one year focused on anti-violence topics
- Demonstrated commitment to end sexual violence
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field
- Experience serving on or leading SARTs or other multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with SART protocols and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
- Experience with victim services and/or systems coordination
- Understanding of Kentucky’s rape crisis center system
Working Conditions & Travel
This is a full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week) with a flexible schedule.
This is a hybrid position, requiring working in KASAP’s Frankfort office one day each week and as needed for meetings and events, and allowing work from home the rest of the time
Frequent in-state travel is required to provide training, technical assistance, and collaboration support to rape crisis centers and statewide partners.
Travel may include visits to correctional facilities and participation in statewide meetings, conferences, and stakeholder convenings.
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support training needs or special projects.
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport materials as needed.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to info@kasap.org with the subject “Advocacy Specialist Application for (your name).” Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Contact Eve at erabinoff@kasap.org with questions.
KASAP maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. KASAP shall provide all individuals equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, medical condition, citizenship, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
