Advocate - 2nd Shift Only

Advocate - 1st & 2nd Shift: Emergency Services, Crisis Response and Community Services

Every day, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault turn to The Center for Women and Families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As an Advocate, you'll provide compassionate support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and connection to resources that help individuals and families begin rebuilding their lives.

Whether you're responding to a crisis call, supporting residents in our emergency shelter, or helping clients navigate community resources, your work will have a direct and lasting impact.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to helping others truly matter, we'd love to meet you.

Why Work at The Center?

• Starting pay: $19.75/hour
• Paid, comprehensive training
• Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Help create safer communities every day

We're looking for professionals with a Bachelor's degree OR at least three (3) years of related experience helping others. Relevant experience could include:

Healthcare

• CNA
• Home Health Aide
• Patient Navigator
• Patient Care Coordinator
• Hospital Intake
• Behavioral Health Technician
• Medical Social Services

Human Services

• Case Manager
• Service Coordinator
• Victim Advocate
• Peer Support Specialist
• Eligibility Worker
• Social Services
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofit Programs

Education

• Teacher
• Teacher Assistant
• Student Services
• School Support Staff
• Curriculum Development
• Public Education
• Childcare Professional

Community & Justice

• Court Clerk
• Court Case Manager
• Criminal Justice
• Crisis Intervention
• Deflection Programs
• Community-Based Services

If you've spent your career helping people, there's a good chance your experience is relevant.

What You'll Do

Depending on your program assignment, Advocates may work within Crisis Response, Emergency Shelter, or Community Services. All Advocates receive training and are expected to perform the following core responsibilities:

• Crisis Intervention: Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to survivors experiencing interpersonal violence.
• Safety Planning: Help clients identify immediate safety needs and develop individualized plans.
• Advocacy: Support clients while navigating medical, legal, housing, financial, and community resources.
• Case Management: Coordinate services and connect survivors with internal and external resources.
• Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate documentation while meeting agency and grant requirements.
• Collaboration: Work alongside coworkers, healthcare providers, law enforcement, schools, courts, and community partners to ensure clients receive coordinated support.

You May Be Assigned To:

Crisis Response

• Answer the 24/7 Crisis Line
• On-Call hospital runs
• Meet with walk-in clients
• Respond to hospitals throughout our 11-county service area
• Provide crisis counseling and advocacy

Emergency Shelter

• Support shelter residents
• Provide advocacy and case management
• Facilitate groups
• Assist with transportation and transition planning

Community Services

• Provide mobile advocacy
• Meet clients throughout the community
• Assist with legal advocacy and referrals
• Coordinate services with community partners

Program assignments are based on organizational needs and candidate strengths