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Employment Opportunity
Duties:
- Perform forensic medical exams with patients (13 and older) who have experienced sexual violence within the last fourteen days, includes offering STI and pregnancy prevention medications, head to toe exam, photography, anogenital exam, and evidence collection. (40%)
- Document the patient’s responses to examination questions in the Forensic electronic Medical Record (FeMR). (45%)
- Attend mandatory monthly team meetings on the first Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm. (10%)
- Perform other related duties as required (5%)
Participating Hospitals:
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center – Duluth, MN
St. Luke’s Hospital – Duluth, MN
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior – Superior, WI
Lake View Hospital – Two Harbors, MN
Community Memorial Hospital – Cloquet, MN
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with current Minnesota license and the ability to become licensed in Wisconsin
- Completion of the 41-hour Adolescent/Adult IAFN approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) didactic training (connection to training opportunities can be made)
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong clinical skills
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Sensitivity in working with survivors of sexual assault
- Desired Qualifications:
- 1 year experience as an RN and/or a prior SANE position
- Preference to RN working 0.7 or less FTE at primary job
- Completion of an approved Clinical Skills Lab
Skills:
- Trauma informed approach to patient care
- Self-driven
- Strong clinical skills
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Supervision:
- Medical Director and SANE Program Nurse Manager provide clinical consultation and peer review
- SANE Program Coordinator provides daily supervision and administration of the program
Hours and On-Call Expectations:
- 90 hours on-call per 6-week scheduling cycle
- Requirement of one holiday shift per year
- Carry a cell phone while on-call
- Immediate response to calls and texts while on-call
- Access to reliable transportation
- 45-minute response time to hospital
Compensation:
- $400/exam
- $90 Stipend for mandatory monthly team meetings
- $30/hour for mandatory skills training and hospital orientation
- $9.39/hour on-call pay (when active SANE)
- On-call time is unpaid during orientation
Memberships & Benefits:
- $1000/year of Education Funds after 6 months of employment*
- Reimbursements for WI license and liability insurance after 6 months of employment*
- Employee Assistance Program for SANEs and their families
- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
- No medical, dental, life, or retirement benefits
*If average of 90 hours on-call per 6-week scheduling cycle is maintained
Sexual violence impacts many people – disclosing personal experiences is not expected and does not impact you application status or process. PAVSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC, people of all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinabeg.
Maintains a financial accounting and payroll system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, encompassing all PAVSA programs, projects and activities.
Duties:
Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director
- Maintain financial records for the organization (45%)
- Process payroll (20%)
- Prepare financial reports for grants and board (20%)
- Prepare and monitor annual budget (15%)
Essential Functions:
Maintain financial records for the organization (45%)
Weekly:
- Verify and post details of business transactions into automated system
- Process vendor invoices and create payment vouchers Comply with and enforce adequate internal controls
- Issue checks upon proper authorization
- Identify areas for process improvements
Monthly:
- Track drawdowns per grant using individual spreadsheets against approved budgets
- Reconcile and balance all ledger accounts related to cash disbursement
- Reconcile bank account and credit card
- Summarize and detail in separate ledgers or computer files and transfers data to general ledger
- Maintain and reconcile separate accounts as requested for specific programs, projects or grants
Annual Audit:
- Complete all analysis, reports and requested information for the annual audit
- Prepare all information and reports requested by the auditor
- Ensure that all financial records are accurate and up to date for the audit
- Coordinate with auditor on audit and 990 tax form
Process and monitor payroll (20%)
- Calculate employee wages from records or time sheets
- Prepare and issue checks for payment of wages on biweekly basis
- Prepare withholding, Social Security, and other quarterly and annual tax reports in the time and forms as required (IRS, MN) including W-2s and W-99s
- Track and maintain accurate records of employee sick leave, vacation, insurance and other personnel matters as required or requested
- Assist Executive Director with required documentation for matching funds and time-and-effort logs as required by grants
Prepare financial records for grants and board (20%)
- Prepares and submits timely and accurate financial reports and reimbursement requests to foundations, government agencies and other entities
- Provides timely and accurate financial information to the board, board committees and Executive Director as requested
- Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss and other items pertinent to the operation of the organization
Prepare and monitor annual budget (15%)
- Assists in preparation of the organization’s annual budget in coordination with the ED
- Provides analysis of projections and variances in a timely manner
- Prepares budgets and assists with grant and contract applications as requested
- Prepares monthly cash flow statements to assist in monitoring budget
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to sit in a stationary position or stand for prolonged periods of time (75%)
- Position is based out of an office in downtown Duluth
- Must have access to reliable transportation
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: Degree in accounting from a four-year college or university or comparable job experience
- Experience in nonprofits preferred
- Computer skills including Microsoft Windows Suite, Excel, and working knowledge of current financial software (Quickbooks)
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices
- Good communication skills
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Able to present information and respond to questions from board, donors, foundation representatives and the auditor
Compensation & Benefits:
- $27/hour – $30/hour, depending on experience, up to 20 hours per week
- Required Tuesday between 8:30 – 4:30 with flexible schedule Mondays and Wednesday through Friday 8:30 – 4:30
- Earned Sick and Safe Time
- MN Paid Family Medical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (available to all individuals living in your household)
- Pro-rated Holidays
- Paid parking in the downtown area
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter discussing their interest in and qualifications for position to the email or address below. The posting will close on 4/29/26.
PAVSA offers excellent internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns can be involved in many of our programs based on their interests and availability. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: crisis line and hospital advocacy, support groups, outreach groups, community education, legal advocacy, youth advocacy, and organizing events and awareness campaigns. All interns are required to complete our state-mandated 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to survivors and the cause of PAVSA
- Proactive attitude in finding work when unassigned and volunteering for duties when opportunities are provided
- Experience and/or skill working in an administrative position
- Experience and/or skill working with crisis situations
- Flexibility in scheduling and attitude.
Before applying please consider:
- PAVSA does not offer any hourly compensation for internships.
- Much of our work is crisis and/or needs based and available 24/7. Needs regarding coverage may be last minute, will require quick action, and will be on evenings/weekends.
- Because of the nature of our work, some interns may find themselves triggered by the things we encounter. It is important for interns to consider their tolerance of such topics before accepting a position.
- Sexual trauma history is not considered in acceptance of interns.
- If you have any concerns about your ability to fulfill any of the above duties it is recommended that you discuss the matter with your school internship supervisors prior to agreeing to the internship.
If interested in an internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to Sam at smadsen@pavsa.org. In the cover letter, please answer the following questions:
- What are the requirements for your internship? (ex: hours, timeline)
- What would you bring to an internship at PAVSA?
- What would you hope to learn at PAVSA?
Keep in mind that we have limited spots available, so get your resume and cover letter to us early!
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter discussing their interest in and qualifications to pavsa@pavsa.org.