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Respite DSV

Part-time

Unity House

Troy, NYPart-time$18.88/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$18.88/hr
Location
Troy, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Driver's License

Job overview

Unity House is hiring a Respite DSV. Unity House of Troy is seeking Respite Staff for their Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter. This per diem position is ideal for individuals seeking additional hours and requires availability for at least one shift per month to maintain active status. Responsibilities include providing staff coverage, interacting with program participants, offering supportive counseling, and assisting with emergencies or crises.

Key focus areas include Provide coverage for staff, Engage in ongoing and regular interactions with program participants, and Provide supportive counseling with program participants.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Crisis Management Experience and Domestic Violence Experience. Preferred (not required): Supportive Counseling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supportive CounselingCrisis Management ExperienceDomestic Violence Experience

Qualifications

High School DiplomaReliable TransportationNYS Driver's License

Full job description

Respite

Troy, NY, US

Salary: $18.88 Hourly

Unity House of Troy is currently looking for Respite Staff for our Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter.

This is a Per Diem position. Perfect for those who are looking for extra hours. Please be available to work at least one shift per month to remain active

Responsibilities:

Provide coverage for staff

Engage in ongoing and regular interactions with program participants

Provide supportive counseling with program participants

Assist participants of shelter to understand entitlements afford to them.

Assist with emergencies or crisis as needed

Light cleaning duties

Assist full-time and part-time staff to ensure safe and efficient functioning of the shelter

Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements:

High school diploma required hotline. Crisis management experience, domestic violence experience preferred. Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver's license.

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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