We are Hiring a Client Advocate!

Full-time, competitive benefits.

Three 12-hour shifts a week

Purpose:

This position is responsible for providing client-centered, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive crisis advocacy and support services to adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children.

Key Functions:

Respond to 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and information and referral services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Provide face-to-face, voluntary intervention and support on an emergency basis to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families. Services shall be provided at non-traditional safe locations such as hospitals, police stations, etc.

Work collaboratively with community systems used by survivors of domestic and sexual violence during crisis, in efforts to end violence in their lives.

Present or train community members, human service professionals and individuals on domestic and sexual violence issues, and AWARE services.

Provide, assist and/or advocate on behalf of clients and their dependent children to link clients with community systems to secure counseling, legal advocacy, housing, employment/financial assistance, health related assistance, transportation or other services related to gaining independence.

Work with Director of Shelter Operations to ensure safe operations of shelter facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

To Apply: Email sbrown@awareshelter.org