Weekend Crisis Advocate (1st Shift)

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us.....

Together, we empower people and build communities right here in the Tennessee Valley.

At Partnership, we know each and every neighbor we serve deserves safety, support, and a brighter future. Our programs directly serve and empower those most vulnerable, from a mother and daughter bravely seeking safety at our domestic violence shelter to a young adult seeking support at our home for aged-out foster youth.

Serving over 7,000 people every year takes a lot of hands and hearts. Ready to join us?

APPLY WITH US TODAY! We have a lot to offer.....

• Great Culture!
• Volunteer Opportunities!
• Growth Opportunities!
• Be a part of an organization with a proven positive impact in our community!

Partnership is seeking a determined, passionate individual to join our team of crisis advocates. This role collaborates with crisis center and shelter staff to ensure our clients gain access to the resources they need. The Weekend Crisis Advocate helps guarantee that our services for survivors are available 24/7.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work weekends
• Ability to empathize and build rapport with clients
• Strong organization skills
• Broad awareness of relevant community resources

Preferred But Not Required:

• An Associate's degree in a related field (social work, psychology, etc.)
• One (1) year of experience in social services

Essential Job Duties:

• Responds to callers in crisis by answering the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and LAP hotlines.
• Completes a phone assessment of the caller’s need and provides them with information and referral, crisis counseling, safety planning and any additional information requested by the caller.
• Responds to walk-ins by providing a face-to-face assessment of the person’s needs and then making the appropriate referral for service.
• Completes Shelter and Rape Crisis intakes and ensures clients are comfortable. Advises clients of their rights, responsibilities, and services available to them.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions and specifically is trained on Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault hotline.
• Performs various types of data entry including the handling of confidential client information.

Partnership for Families, Children & Adults is a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.

The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, religion or beliefs, genetic or health information, marital or familial status, or any other legally protected class.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Services: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18