Overnight Advocate

Application deadline: July 3, 2020

Employer: Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs

Location: Appleton, WI

Full Time

Competitive Salary

Good benefit package includes health insurance and retirement account

Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs is seeking an energetic, self-starter who has the ability to work in a team atmosphere providing support and advocacy to domestic violence victims and their children.

Primary responsibilities

Essential Duties:

Provide helpline coverage, information and referral, spend one on one time offering education, support and advocacy, maintain safety of the shelter and its residents, assist with shelter maintenance and upkeep, coordinate and process donations, assist with compiling program records and statistics.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with survivors of domestic violence from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Ability to be responsive, empathetic, and client-focused.
  • Ability to handle crises appropriately and to communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
  • Working knowledge of trauma and the practice of trauma informed care.
  • Demonstrated computer and software skills required; proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel and be able to work in and navigate through databases.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Agency responsibilities

Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Survivors of domestic violence encouraged to apply.

 

Application instructions

To apply:  Send resume and cover letter by July 3rd, 2020 to hr@harborhousewi.org

Application deadline: July 3, 2020

Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.

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