Advocacy Specialist (Frankfort/Lexington, Kentucky - Hybrid)

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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 in...@kasap.org with the subject “Advocacy Specialist Application for (your name).” Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Contact Eve at erab...@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.