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*Crisis Hotline for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, and Sexual Assault

To reach our office, please call (903) 509-2526

B.I.P.P Program: (903) 579 – 2500

24-Hour Crisis Hotline

800-333-0358

East Texas Crisis Center Office

(903) 509-2526

Residential Advocate

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Residential Advocate

The East Texas Crisis Center is seeking a compassionate individual to provide advocacy and support for women & children in the emergency shelter.

Objective
Ensure smooth operation of shelter for survivors and their children during assigned shift.

Description
Assist with the management and operation of the shelter during shift.
Provide crisis intervention to resident clients and children as needed.
Responsible for answering Hotline calls during shift.
Conduct screening women for intake into shelter.
Provide safety planning and information and referral to assist residential clients to achieve their identified goals.
Oversee resident clients and children during shift.
Provide referrals for resident clients and children for services with the agency as well as other community resources.
Responsible for handling emergency situations at the shelter following guidelines set for in the agency Policy and Procedures manual.
Perform other work duties as requested.

Knowledge And Skills
Crisis Intervention techniques/skills required.
Experience working with at-risk children.
Personable and able to be calm in crisis.
Ability to work independently.
Writing skills necessary.
Must be an effective team player.
Ability to problem solve.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer knowledge.
Data entry accuracy.
Attention to detail.
Good organizational skills.
Working knowledge of community resources.
Ability to project positive and professional interpersonal skills.

SUPERVISION
The Residential Weekend Advocate is a part-time position and is supervised by the Residential Services Coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS
Full-Time, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in human service field or two years’ experience working with women and children.

TO APPLY
Please send resume with cover letter via email to: lhenderson@etcc.org

 

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24-Hour Crisis Hotline

800-333-0358

*Crisis Hotline for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, and Sexual Assault