After Hours Hotline Advocate

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity is hiring an Advocate to respond to after hours hotline calls, offering crisis intervention, support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The role includes coordinating shelter requests and responding to emergencies with law enforcement and hospital teams.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, or working with survivors of domestic violence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to after hour hotline calls providing crisis intervention, support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Respond to requests for shelter and after hour shelter emergencies, law enforcement and hospital calls and requests for protection orders.
• Alternate weeks and be paid an hourly wage for any calls and call outs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for responding to after hour hotline calls providing crisis intervention, support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Advocate will respond to requests for shelter, as well as respond to any after hour shelter emergencies, law enforcement and hospital calls and requests for protection orders. The Advocate will alternate weeks and be paid an hourly wage for any calls and call outs.

Requirements

A High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred. Experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, or working with survivors of domestic violence is highly desirable. Must possess excellent organizational, crisis intervention skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills while promoting the core values of the organization. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable transportation is necessary.

CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.