Crisis Shelter Associate

Opportunities for Otsego; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Oneonta, NY, seeks a Crisis Shelter Associate to aid survivors of domestic violence. In this role, you will provide crisis counseling and maintain a safe shelter environment while overseeing activities and supporting victims as they transition to a life free from abuse. Various full-time and part-time shifts are available with additional shift pay. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in human services.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, vision, and optional benefits

Employer Health Savings Account contributions

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Merit-based increases and annual COLA

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in domestic violence, counseling, or human services.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment by overseeing shelter activities.
• Answer the domestic violence/sexual assault hotline.
• Provide crisis counseling, safety planning, and information/referrals.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Safety planning

Case management

Domestic violence support

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

New York State Department of Health Rape Crisis Certification

Job description

Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helping to change lives in our community and are offered:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program, including FREE Talkspace Go resources
• Merit-based increases and annual COLA
• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
• A technology-rich environment
• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas

Opportunities for Otsego is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities for Otsego participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all newly hired employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

How to Apply

Start your career at Opportunities for Otsego by clicking one of the positions listed below for details and to apply. If you are interested in multiple positions, it is recommended to apply in the order of interest.

Completed applications are acknowledged via email. Hiring managers will contact candidates whom they wish to interview. OFO respectfully asks applicants not to call the agency regarding the status of their application.

If you have questions about any of the positions or our application process, contact us [e-mail] .

Position: Crisis Shelter Associate

Location: Oneonta, NY

Job Id: 378

# of Openings: 1

Help break the cycle of violence and assist survivors in rebuilding their lives by becoming part of the Violence Intervention Program team. Though our emergency shelter, you will offer compassion and hope to adult and child victims of domestic violence as they transition to a life free from abuse.

• Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment by overseeing shelter activities and organizing self-care and group events
• Answer the domestic violence/sexual assault hotline
• Provide crisis counseling, safety planning, and information/referrals to residents and callers on the hotline
• Coordinate intake into the shelter
• Accompany victims to hospitals and police stations
• Assist with case management

The foll owing hours/shifts are available:

• Full-time position works 40 hours/week, 4 PM - 12 AM, [eligible for $1.00/hour additional shift pay]
• Full-time position works 40 hours/week, 12 PM - 8 AM, weekdays [eligible for $1.50/hour additional shift pay]
• Part-time position works 16 hours/week, 8 AM - 4 PM, weekends [eligible for $0.65/hour additional shift pay]
• Part-time position works 16 hours/week, 4 PM - 12 AM, weekends [eligible for $1.00/hour additional shift pay]
• Part-time position works 16 hours/week, 12 AM - 8 AM, weekends [eligible for $0.65/hour additional shift pay]
• Substitutes work hours as needed by the program, with additional shift pay for qualifying shifts.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED/HSED; one year of relevant experience in domestic violence, counseling, or human services; New York State Department of Health Rape Crisis Certification within six months of employment; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)