What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oasis Family Resource Center Advocate position at Cadillac Oasis Family Resource Center?
Oasis Family Resource Center is looking for a full-time advocate to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The perfect candidate for this position:
- Has an interest in psychology, social work, or human services.
- Has great communication skills.
- Stays calm, cool, and collected when presented with a crisis or urgent need.
- Understands goal setting and action planning.
- Is familiar with local community resources and/or has experience using DHHS assistance programs.
- Enjoys teaching life skills, coping skills, and recovery skills to individuals who have experienced trauma.
- Is non-judgmental and willing to help people of any age, race, religion, or socioeconomic background.
- Can be flexible, sometimes working outside of normal business hours.
- Ability to be on-call for crisis situations, on a rotating basis.
If this describes you, we would like to speak with you about doing advocacy work with Oasis. We will provide training to the right person. You must have transportation, pass a background check, and provide references. Oasis FRC is an equal opportunity employer that treats all employees and job applicants fairly and equally, without discrimination based on personal characteristics.
Your responsibilities will include conducting needs assessments with each family, assisting them in setting goals, linking/coordinating community service referrals, educating families, supportive listening, and assisting clients to navigate various systems in order to meet their physical, emotional, social, financial, environmental needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Cadillac, MI 49601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
