Direct Services Night Advocate

Salary/Hourly Rate: $16/hour 

Mission: To provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.  

Qualifications: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and/or equivalent experience 

• Basic knowledge, understanding and experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault is preferred 

• Good listener, self-motivated, team player 

• Ability to respond effectively to crises 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Communication and public speaking skills 

Responsibilities: 

• Direct client services to include trauma informed care, advocacy, in-take, protection orders, and sexual assault. 

• Respond to emergency requests and/or needs by clients. 

• Document all interactions as required. 

• Maintain safety and security precautions. 

• Track and report donations received. Stock where required. 

• Crisis intervention and safety planning with clients/potential clients. 

• Complete room checks. 

• Shelter upkeep. 

• Rotate on-call duties as assigned. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Hours of work: 

• 3pm - Midnight Monday through Friday; occasional weekends 

• Ability to adjust hours as needed to cover events and needs of the position