Crisis Hotline Advocate

Bay Area Women's Center
Bay City, MI
Category Social Services
Job Description
Bay Area Women's Center seeks a Crisis Hotline Advocate to join our team. This position supports the agency’s domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline and emergency shelter program.

Requirements

  • Provide the highest quality of care in responding to crisis phone calls.
  • Perform client intakes as needed.
  • Assist residential clients with completing documentation, including but not limited to applications for employment, education, and income related to their goals.
  • Provide support and mediation for communal living issues in the residential program.
  • Support other residential staff in meeting clients’ needs while in the shelter program.
  • Promote healthy living within the shelter and support the meal program through oversight of meals, record keeping, and resident assistance.
  • Attend in-service training to enhance knowledge and professional development.
  • Assist with shelter housekeeping duties.
  • Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of client records.
  • Track and complete data entry related to services provided.
  • Compile, maintain, and report statistical data.

Benefits

  • Short Workweeks: A 32-hour work week for full-time staff; overtime at time & one-half if working past 32 hours.
  • Shift Premium: An additional $5 per hour premium when covering hours between 10pm and 6am.
  • Paid Lunches: No need to clock out for lunch.
  • Birthday Leave: An extra day off to celebrate your special day.
  • Staff Wellness Programs: Initiatives to promote physical and mental health.
  • Paid Time Off: Over three weeks of leave in the first year for rest and rejuvenation. Increased accruals based on tenure.
  • Paid Holidays: Eleven days throughout the year to celebrate national holidays.
  • Platinum-Level Health Care: Premium medical coverage for employees. Dental and vision coverage included.
  • Insurance Coverage: No-cost comprehensive AD&D, Life, and LTD insurance policies.
  • Retirement Plan: 3% matching contribution to your retirement savings.
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