Crisis Shelter Associate
Part-timeOpportunities for Otsego, Inc.
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Job overview
Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. is hiring a Crisis Shelter Associate. The Crisis Shelter Associate joins the Violence Intervention Program to help break the cycle of violence, offering compassion and hope to adult and child victims of domestic violence as they transition to a life free from abuse.
Key focus areas include Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment by overseeing shelter activities and organizing self‑care and group events, Answer the domestic violence/sexual assault hotline, and Provide crisis counseling, safety planning, and information/referrals to residents and callers.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED/HSED, 1 Year Relevant Experience In Domestic Violence, Counseling, Or Human Services, and New York State Department Of Health Rape Crisis Certification. Important skills include Information/Referrals. Preferred (not required): Crisis Counseling, Safety Planning, and Case Management.
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Full job description
Crisis Shelter Associate Help break the cycle of violence and assist survivors in rebuilding their lives by becoming part of the Violence Intervention Program (https://ofoinc.org/find-program/violence-intervention-program) team. Through our emergency shelter, you will offer compassion and hope to adult and child victims of domestic violence as they transition to a life free from abuse. As Crisis Shelter Associate you will:
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Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment by overseeing shelter activities and organizing self-care and group events
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Answer the domestic violence/sexual assault hotline
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Provide crisis counseling, safety planning, and information/referrals to residents and callers on the hotline
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Coordinate intake into the shelter
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Accompany victims to hospitals and police stations
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Assist with case management
The foll owing hours/shifts are available:
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Part-time position works 16 hours/week, 8 AM - 4 PM, weekends [eligible for $0.65/hour additional shift pay]
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Part-time position works 16 hours/week, 4 PM - 12 AM, weekends [eligible for $1.00/hour additional shift pay]
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Substitutes work hours as needed by the program, with additional shift pay for qualifying shifts.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED/HSED; one year of relevant experience in domestic violence, counseling, or human services; New York State Department of Health Rape Crisis Certification within six months of employment; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Click here to view full Job Description (https://qr.link/SnUK8i) Pay Range Guide:
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Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
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Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)
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