Evening & Weekend Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate

The Legacy Realty LLC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

HCWC is seeking a part-time Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate to respond to local hospitals and provide information and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, as well as provide coverage and comprehensive services to McCoy Family Violence Shelter and Marla's Place residents weeknights and on weekends.

The Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate will maintain security, answer the 24-hour hotline, and provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field is preferred.
• Experience or education in a family violence agency is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and oversee facilities and client needs.
• Answer the 24-hour hotline overnight, on weekends, and on holidays.
• Provide support and services to residents at shelters and transitional housing.
• Provide crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors outside normal hours.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Emotional support

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Education and experience in a similar agency

Job description

HCWC is seeking a part-time Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate to respond to local hospitals and provide information and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, as well as provide coverage and comprehensive services to McCoy Family Violence Shelter and Marla's Place residents weeknights and on weekends.

The Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate will maintain security, answer the 24-hour hotline, and provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy as