Direct Service Advocate Night Advocate

This position reports directly to the Director of 24-Hour Operations regarding case management, policies, procedures, and agency operations. The expectation is to establish relationships with all victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other serious crimes and juvenile offenders and to empower them to seek emotional support services through Alice Paul House

Position Responsibilities:

- Adhere to assigned shifts on the shelter schedule to ensure 24-hour crisis hotline coverage

- Interact with shelter residents and ensure their basic needs are being met

- Accurately complete shelter intake files and crisis call documentation

- Provide individual and group paraprofessional counseling to adult and child shelter residents

- Interact with residents during each shift and provide crisis intervention via hotline

Minimum Qualifications:

- One (1) year of experience in the field of sociology, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

- College degree in education, sociology, psychology, social work, or related human services field highly preferred.

- Employment contingent upon: PA Act 34 certification, Act 151 certification, FBI Fingerprint clearance and successful completion of approved APH crisis intervention training

- Must have a valid PA driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable method of transportation to various worksites, and three reference

· Above is an abridged list of responsibilities and qualifications

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.50 per hour

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indiana, PA 15701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person