SARC Harford County · 3 weeks ago
Safehouse Advocate - Crisis Center, 3pm-11pm
Bel Air, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expSARC Harford County is a movement dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and stalking. The Safehouse Advocate will provide essential support and advocacy for clients in crisis, ensuring a safe environment and responding to their urgent needs while maintaining a compassionate presence.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Ensure safety of clients to include monitoring admission into the building, video cameras, and setting of alarm system
Assume responsibility for all scheduled and unscheduled Helpline calls/shifts to include meeting with walk-in clients after business hours
Complete shelter screenings to determine candidate meets program requirements
Be knowledgeable and implement the Trauma Informed Care philosophy by creating a safe, therapeutic living and working environment for our clients which espouse the proactive principles of growth, change, and empowerment of the individual
Provide crisis intervention to client individually, in family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs, and aids client to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning
Assist in co-facilitating structured information groups to Safehouse clients, with the goal of exploring issues faced by people in abusive relationships
Accesses and records client and community resource information
Maintain and accurately document contact in client files as well as in the ETO system
Meet regularly with the Safehouse Director
Assist in providing case management support to Safehouse clients through advocacy and referrals, following the action plan developed by the Case Manager
Oversee client chores in order to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the Safehouse Program
Assists with client transportation and donation pick-up
Performs light janitorial duties as needed
Full-time Advocates will work a minimum of six 8 hour holiday shifts per calendar year
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Emotional maturity, flexibility, and attention to detail
Physical ability to climb stairs and occasionally lift bulky items
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record (you may need to drive the agency's van to pick up donated items)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers
Excellent listening skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
The employee is required to maintain a valid driver's license, a clean driving record and comply with the provisions of the SARC 'Driving Record for Employees' policy, while employed by SARC
The employee must inform their direct supervisor immediately if their valid state issued driver's license is denied, expired, suspended or revoked, or if ticketed for a moving violation by a police agency while operating a company vehicle
Successful completion of a criminal background check is required to maintain this position
The employee will also be required to complete the SARC's 26 hour Basic Crisis Response Training within 6 months from the date of hire
The employee must be willing and able to attend ongoing Trauma Informed Care trainings and webinars to stay current with up to date trends in intervention
Preferred
At least one year of experience in crisis intervention or a related field
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance for individual coverage (discounted premiums for family coverage)
Vision and dental options
$1,500 employer-paid HSA contribution
11 paid holidays
Floating holidays
Up to 112 hours of vacation in your first year
Regular training opportunities on a variety of crisis-centered topics
Company
SARC Harford County
“We work to end domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking; to aid its victims and to create a society free from abuse and fear.” SARC was established in 1978 after a year-long, grassroots effort by Harford Countians reacting to a lack of services and support for victims of sexual violence.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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