Hybrid Part-Time Crisis Response Advocate

Houston-Area-Women; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with 125% match

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

11 observed holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Houston Area Women’s Center is seeking a Part-time Crisis Response Advocate to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and information & referral at hospitals, via hotlines and chat, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field, two years in social services, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field (psychology, counseling, public health, sociology, social work, criminal justice).
• Two years of experience in a social services setting or equivalent.
• English or bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital accompaniment, crisis intervention, emotional support, case management, information & referral to survivors.
• Support survivors via 24 crisis hotline and chat while on standby for hospital visits.
• Conduct danger assessment and create safety plans with high-risk survivors.
• Coordinate shelter placement and emergency transportation as needed.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings with management.
• Report suspected abuse/neglect to Child/Adult Protective Services when appropriate.
• Maintain inventory of information packets and clothing for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Database programs

Job description

The Houston Area Women’s Center is seeking a Part-time Crisis Response Advocate to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and information & referral at hospitals, via hotlines and chat, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field, two years in social services, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and proficiency with MS