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Unity House Evening Hotline Liaison in Troy, New York
Are you a dedicated individual who would like to be a proactive advocate for victims of domestic violence?
Two positions available, p lease apply for either shift!
Monday -Friday 2:00PM – 10:00PM or Monday -Friday 3:30PM -11:30PM
Position is eligible for a $1250 sign on bonus!
Responsibilities:
Provide victim-centered, trauma-informed case management services to victims and their children.
Assist with day-to-day operations of the program.
Answer phones and text messages received through the NYS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline, NYS PREA Hotline, and the Unity House Domestic Violence Hotlines.
Provide crisis intervention and advocacy based on victim needs.
Promote a work culture of inclusion and belonging.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required. At 3 or more years' experience working with victims of domestic violence or a similar population acceptable. Associate's degree or higher in related field with experience working with domestic violence victims preferred. Advance level of counseling experience or experience in or education in criminal justice/court practices preferred. Strong computer and documentation skills. Valid New York State Driver License. Reliable transportation required. Bi-Lingual a great asset!
Benefits:
Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year); and 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave; and 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; as well as major medical leave. Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and 403b contributions after two years. Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
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.
Join us to see how we assist victims of Domestic Violence