Night & Weekend Shelter Advocate — Crisis Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

HCWC is seeking a part-time Substitute Shelter 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 at night, on weekends, and on agency holidays when full-time and part-time Overnight Weekend Advocates have requested vacation or are out sick.

Qualifications

• Preferred: demonstrated expertise in family violence issues.
• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field or equivalent experience.
• This is a PRN, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and oversee facilities and client needs.
• Answer 24-hour hotline overnight, on weekends, and on agency holidays.
• Provide support and comprehensive services to residents at the McCoy's Family Violence shelter and Marla's Place.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse as part of HEARTeam outside of normal business hours.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Job description

HCWC is seeking a part-time Substitute Shelter 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 at night, on weekends, and on agency holidays when full-time and part-time Overnight Weekend Advocates have requested vacation or are out sick.