DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ADVOCATE

PART-TIME

CRISIS CENTER FOUNDATION

Agency: The Crisis Center Foundation provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence in Morgan, Cass, Scott and Green Counties in Central Illinois.

Position Summary: Answer crisis hotline, provide direct services to victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, general advocacy, referral, and domestic violence education.

Crisis Hotline: Assess the needs of the caller and service eligibility. Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals.

Shelter Advocate: Welcome and orient new residents to shelter including completing Intake, review of Communal Living Guidelines and Safety Procedures. Provide crisis intervention, counseling/emotional support, life skills and general advocacy. Follow all safety and security procedures for emergency shelter.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.

Schedule: Evenings, overnights, all shifts on weekends and holidays.

Other: Must have reliable transportation. Valid identification. Ability to pass required pre-employment criminal fingerprint and other background checks.

Compensation: $20 per hour

Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to D. Leanard, Executive Director, Crisis Center Foundation, 325 9thAve., Jacksonville, IL 62650 . CCF is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person