Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
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 and oversee facilities and client needs.
- Answer HCWC's 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 transitional housing complex, Marla's Place.
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse as a part of the HEARTeam (Hospital Emergency Advocate Response Team) outside of normal business hours.
Please note there are limited part-time schedule options for this position.
Part-time Evening/Weekend HEARTeam Advocates work outside of traditional business hours to provide advocacy at local hospitals and to support the full-time Overnight Weekend Advocate scheduled to work in the shelter.
The weekly work schedule will consist of one 16-hour Thursday night shift, beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday and ending at 9:00am on Friday, and one 12-hour Saturday shift, beginning at 9:00pm on Saturday and ending at 9:00am Sunday.
Additionally, every third week, the position includes a 6-hour Saturday shift from 3:00pm-9:00pm. Additional hours may be available on occasion.
It is our goal to hire a professional that understands the dynamics of family violence, genuinely cares about survivors of abuse, and understands the issues that survivors may face.
Preferred:demonstrated expertise in family violence issues; bachelor's degree in social services or related field or a combination of education and experience in a similar agency.
In addition, a successful candidate will be highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, be able to set appropriate boundaries, and maintain professional demeanor in a high stress environment.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position.
The hourly pay ranges from $15.00-$20.00/hour.
Job Type:Part-time Pay:$15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person.
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