Residential Services Advocate – Survivor Support

SafePlace Corporation; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SafePlace Olympia is seeking a Residential Services Advocate to provide confidential, survivor-centered advocacy for domestic and sexual violence survivors. The role includes crisis intervention, shelter intake, safety planning, and community resource navigation in a trauma-informed framework.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in a related field, experience with trauma survivors, and a commitment to anti-oppression practices.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in social work, social services, criminal justice, or related field.
• One year’s experience working with survivors of trauma, sexual violence, or marginalized communities.
• Commitment to social justice and survivor-centered practices.
• Excellent communication and emotional resilience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive support to survivors of all genders.
• Staff the 24-hour crisis line and participate in coverage for phone advocacy.
• Conduct intakes for emergency shelter and ongoing advocacy.
• Assist with safety planning, housing navigation, and resource referrals.
• Maintain confidential documentation and log service hours.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to improve trauma-informed responses.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training.
• Provide occasional transportation using a company vehicle as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

SafePlace Olympia is seeking a Residential Services Advocate to provide confidential, survivor-centered advocacy for domestic and sexual violence survivors. The role includes crisis intervention, shelter intake, safety planning, and community resource navigation in a trauma-informed framework.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in a related field, experience with trauma survivors, and a commitment to anti-oppression practices.