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Organizational Overview 

The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) engages individuals and organizations in local and statewide collaborations to strengthen the effectiveness of sexual violence education, prevention, and response in Utah. Founded in 1996, UCASA has built long-standing partnerships with state agencies and service providers. Together, we support survivors and work to prevent sexual assault in all its forms.

UCASA is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. We are actively reimagining our structure and approach to better serve communities across the state. If you're someone who thrives in a mission-driven, evolving environment, this could be a great opportunity for you.

 

Position Summary

The SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Coordinator supports and strengthens Utah’s coordinated community response to sexual violence by facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration across systems. This position works closely with partners throughout Utah—including law enforcement, healthcare providers, prosecutors, victim advocates, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs)—to ensure a victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive response to sexual assault.The ideal candidate will have strong coordination and communication skills, experience in advocacy or violence prevention work, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships with both internal staff and external partners.

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Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate and support local and regional SART teams across Utah to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Facilitate SART meetings, case review (as appropriate), and ongoing communication between partner agencies.

• Provide training and technical assistance to SART partners on Utah best practices, including trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and offender accountability approaches.

• Support the development and implementation of SART protocols, policies, and interagency agreements aligned with Utah guidelines and OVW standards.

• Identify gaps in services and systems response across urban and rural Utah communities; support strategies to improve access and equity for underserved populations.

• Collaborate with statewide partners, including advocacy organizations, law enforcement, healthcare systems, and prosecution, to strengthen Utah’s sexual assault response infrastructure.

• Assist with data collection, reporting, and evaluation to support statewide initiatives and measure SART effectiveness.

• Provide consultation on system challenges while maintaining confidentiality and ethical, survivor-centered practices.

• Support community education and awareness efforts related to sexual assault response throughout Utah.

 

Competencies & Skills 

• Knowledge of Utah’s sexual assault response systems, including SART and SANE programs

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and survivor-centered advocacy

• Experience facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration

• Excellent communication, training, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities across urban and rural Utah

• Strong organizational and project management skills

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Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in victim services, criminal justice, healthcare, or a related field

• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams preferred

• Knowledge of Utah systems, resources, and communities strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Ability to travel statewide in Utah and work occasional evenings

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Work Culture

We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every qualification. Many of our strongest team members bring unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that enhance our work in ways that go beyond listed qualifications. UCASA fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment. Our team is passionate about supporting survivors, building community capacity, and transforming systems to prevent and respond to sexual violence across Utah.​​​​​​​​

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UCASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

 

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To apply, send a cover letter and resume to admin@ucasa.org