Part-time Rural Advocate

General description of duties

Responsible for providing direct services to adults and children who have been the victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Hours

Full-time position hours are typically weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 9 am - 5 pm, but these hours are flexible.

The hours of a part-time position would vary according to the needs of the agency and program. Examples include times when the in-shelter client load is heavy, during special community events, when other staff is out for illness or vacation, etc.

With both the full-time position and the part-time position, a rotating on-call schedule to cover nights, weekends and holidays outside of normal office hours will also be included.

Supervision

This position reports directly to the Wholeness Center’s Rural Advocate/Director.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

§ Maintaining confidentiality at all times;

§ Providing supervision and support to shelter residents;

§ Working with drop-in and scheduled clients;

§ Providing crisis intervention services off-site as needed (hospital, police station, etc.);

§ Providing personal and legal advocacy;

§ Assisting clients with action plans, safety plans, etc.;

§ Coverage of the 24-hour crisis line;

§ Transporting clients when appropriate;

§ Making appropriate referrals to clients;

§ Attending staff meetings;

§ Participating in fundraising activities and events;

§ Maintaining positive working relationships with other agencies and local law enforcement;

§ Maintaining all required paperwork, client files and data;

§ Working closely with the Rural Advocate/Director to ensure delivery of services;

§ Housekeeping and secretarial duties as needed;

§ Any other duties as instructed by the Rural Advocate/Director

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• At least 2 years experience in Human Services Field
• Experience in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of day to day operations of a non-profit shelter
• Experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to manage a flexibility in scheduling
• The ability to handle multiple tasks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.28 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you have DV/SA advocacy experience or a related degree?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17