Safehouse Advocate Crisis Center, 3pm-11pm

• Ensure safety of clients to include monitoring admission into the building video cameras and
  setting of alarm system.
• Assume responsibility for all scheduled and unscheduled Helpline calls/shifts to include
  meeting with walk-in clients after business hours.
• Complete shelter screenings to determine candidate meets program requirements.
  
• Be knowledgeable and implement the Trauma Informed Care philosophy by creating a safe
  therapeutic living and working environment for our clients which espouse the proactive
  principles of growth change and empowerment of the individual.
• Provide crisis intervention to client individually in family or in other small groups
  regarding plans for meeting needs and aids client to mobilize inner capacities and
  environmental resources to improve social functioning.
• Assist in co-facilitating structured information groups to Safehouse clients with the goal of
  exploring issues faced by people in abusive relationships.
• Accesses and records client and community resource information.
  
• Maintain and accurately document contact in client files as well as in the ETO system.
  
• Meet regularly with the Safehouse Director.
  
• Assist in providing case management support to Safehouse clients through advocacy and
  referrals following the action plan developed by the Case Manager.
• Oversee client chores in order to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the Safehouse
  Program.
• Assists with client transportation and donation pick-up.
  
• Performs light janitorial duties as needed.
  
• Full-time Advocates will work a minimum of six 8 hour holiday shifts per calendar year.
  
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and
  procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  
• Ability to speak effectively
  before groups of customers.
• Excellent listening skills.
  

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral and
  diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
  situations.
  

• The employee is required to maintain a valid drivers license a clean driving record and comply with the
  provisions of the SARC Driving Record for Employees policy while employed by SARC.
• The employee must inform their direct supervisor immediately if their valid state issued drivers license is
  denied expired suspended or revoked or if ticketed for a moving violation by a police agency while
  operating a company vehicle. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required to
  maintain this position.
• The employee will also be required to complete the SARCs 26 hour Basic Crisis
  Response Training within 6 months from the date of hire.
• The employee must be willing and able to
  attend ongoing Trauma Informed Care trainings and webinars to stay current with up to date trends in
  intervention.

• $4.00/hour when working any day of the week between 8pm-8am.
  
• $2.00/hour when working Friday between 5pm-8pm.
  
• $4.00/hour when working Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm.
  

Requirements

• Commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
  
• Emotional maturity flexibility and attention to detail.
  
• Physical ability to climb stairs and occasionally lift bulky items.
  
• A valid drivers license with a clean driving record (you may need to drive the agencys van to pick up donated items).
  

Benefits

What We Offer:

• A team that has your back. We work together to support survivors - and each other.
  
• Competitive benefits including employer-paid health insurance for individual coverage (discounted premiums for family coverage) vision and dental options and a $1500 employer-paid HSA contribution.
  
• Paid time off you can actually use: 11 paid holidays floating holidays and up to 112 hours of vacation in your first year.
  
• Opportunities for growth and impact. This isnt just a job - its a calling. We provide regular training opportunities on a variety of crisis-centered topics.