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. This is a great opportunity for students going into helping professions.
Weekend/Overnight Advocate
Application deadline: July 29, 2019
Employer: Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs
Location: 720 W Fifth St, Appleton, WI 54914
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.
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.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Basic knowledge of computers
Application instructions
To apply: Send resume and cover letter by July 29, 2019 to HR@harborhousewi.org
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national ancestry, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law. 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.
Harbor House is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates and survivors of domestic violence.
Application deadline: July 29, 2019
Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.