Crisis Response Advocate — Night-Shift Support for Survivors

Houston Area Women's Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 24,852,000 - 26,863,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Time Away From Work: Vacation & Sick

11 Agency Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with 125% match

Job summary

Houston Area Women's Center is seeking a Part-time Crisis Response Advocate to provide crisis intervention, emotional support, danger assessment, safety planning, shelter placement, and information/referral to survivors through hospital accompaniment, 24‑hour hotlines, and chat. The role is 20 hours per week with Friday and Saturday night shifts (8 p.m.–7 a.m.) in a hybrid work model.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in social services, with English or bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Two years’ experience in social services.
• English or bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital accompaniment, crisis intervention, emotional support, and referrals to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Conduct danger assessments and develop safety plans for high‑risk cases.
• Coordinate shelter placement and emergency transportation with Hotline team.
• Oversee mandatory reporting to Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services as appropriate, and maintain client records for monthly reports.
• Communicate with on‑call staff, supervisors, hotline counselors, and community partners.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings and participate in departmental activities as assigned.
• Maintain inventory of information packets and clothing for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston Area Women's Center is seeking a Part-time Crisis Response Advocate to provide crisis intervention, emotional support, danger assessment, safety planning, shelter placement, and information/referral to survivors through hospital accompaniment, 24‑hour hotlines, and chat. The role is 20 hours per week with Friday and Saturday night shifts (8 p.m.–7 a.m.) in a hybrid work model.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in social services, with English or bilingual