Residential Advocate

Crossroads Crisis Center, a domestic violence agency in Allen County Ohio, is seeking a full time Residential Advocate. This position is responsible for implementing the mission of Crossroads by educating, advocating and empowering survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist as requested in carrying out case plans with survivors.
• Advocate for survivors’ rights at the shelter, with families, agencies, and the public.
• Provide direct services to survivors’
• Contribute to achieving program outcomes and effectively and efficiently delivering services to survivors.
• Educate survivors with life skills as necessary, (cleaning, cooking, hygiene, etc.)
• Responsible for the documentation of the value of donations, logging, sorting, and putting away.
• Maintain functionality of bedrooms and bathroom, responsible to see that empty rooms are thoroughly cleaned and ready for new survivors.
• Answer the crisis hotline, as necessary.
• Answer the text & chat as necessary.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience working in Human Services preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with clients with varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, and cultural backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings and overnights.

Skills:

• Demonstrate abilities to work as a team and independently
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Paid personal time
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• Every other weekend
• Overnights (3rd Shift)

Salary: $16.00 per hour

To apply: Please submit resume with cover letter to Michelle Glasco at mglasco@crossroadscrisiscenter.com or Alysha Mesojednik at amesojednik@crossroadscrisiscenter.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Lima, OH 45801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16