Crossroads Crisis Center, a domestic violence agency in Allen County, Ohio, is seeking a part-time Residential Advocate. This position is responsible for implementing the mission of Crossroads by educating, advocating, and empowering survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist as requested in carrying out case plans with survivors.
- Advocate for survivors’ rights at the shelter, with families, agencies, and the public.
- Provide direct services to survivors’
- Contribute to achieving program outcomes and effectively and efficiently delivering services to survivors.
- Educate survivors with life skills as necessary (cleaning, cooking, hygiene, etc.)
- Responsible for the documentation of the value of donations, logging, sorting, and putting away.
- Maintain functionality of bedrooms and bathrooms, responsible for seeing that empty rooms are thoroughly cleaned and ready for new survivors.
- Answer the crisis hotline as necessary.
- Answer the text & chat as necessary.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Prior experience working in Human Services preferred.
- Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with clients with varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, and cultural backgrounds.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Must be able to work evenings and overnights.
Skills:
- Demonstrate abilities to work as a team and independently
- Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
Benefits:
- Holiday Pay
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Paid time off (after one year of employment)
- Life Insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings, nights, and every other weekend.
- 30-35 hours per week
To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to either mglasco@crossroadscrisiscenter.com, jbickler@crossroadscrisiscenter.com, or trent.wise@jfs.ohio.gov with “Crossroads Residential Advocate” in the subject line.
