Afterhours Advocate

The Cocoon Shelter; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Cocoon Shelter in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is seeking part-time Advocacy Support Staff to provide vital assistance to victims of domestic and sexual violence. The role involves advocacy, support, crisis intervention, and assisting with facility projects.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and possess strong communication skills. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This role will involve working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year advocacy or relevant experience.
• Skills serving battered women and children.
• Ability to work from an empowerment model.

Responsibilities

• Assist victims of domestic and sexual violence.
• Provide advocacy, support, and crisis intervention.
• Support facility and office projects.

Skills

Advocacy and support

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Knowledge of domestic violence issues

Bilingual

Job description

The Cocoon exists to provide safety, healing and justice across the lifespan for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, their children and all of those affected by abuse. Cocoon works to live its vision to be a trusted partner, community leader and transforming voice in Wood County and surrounding areas, committed to ending domestic violence and empowering those affectedbyitwill be a trusted partner, community leader and transforming voice in Wood County, Ohio and surrounding areas, committed to ending domestic violence and empowering those affectedbyit.

Job Description

The Cocoon is seeking part-time Advocacy Support Staff for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights. These staff assist victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children with advocacy, support, intakes, crisis intervention, enrichment activities and outreach. In addition, they assist with facility and office projects. Minimum of a one year advocacy or relevant experience and ability to work from an empowerment model. Skills serving battered women and children and/or sexual assault survivors, knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and related issues, and communication skills required. Bilingual preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.