Per-diem Advocate

Each year REACH Crisis Services at YWCA works with over 2,500 survivors of Domestic and/or Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Trafficking. Our catchment area covers Manchester and 9 surrounding towns. We operate at 24/7/365 crisis hotline. Per-diem advocates cover the hotline on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and on Holidays/Office closures. They provide direct services to victims of domestic and sexual violence through support, information, resource referral and personal advocacy based on the empowerment model. Per-diem advocates also assess survivors for shelter, and take calls from local hospitals requesting an advocate to come speak with a survivor in-person.

This position might be for you;

• If you are looking to support and empower individuals in crisis using a trauma informed lens.
• If you enjoy problem solving and working independently
• If you think on your feet, when things change you know how to adapt quickly.
• If you are self-motivated, take initiative, and think creatively and critically.
• If you maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.

Experience in the field of human services is helpful to have. Patience and a genuine desire to help individuals experiencing crisis and/or trauma is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per day

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person