Spanish Bilingual Crisis Line Advocate, 30 Hrs/Wk

Job Description

Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence

Position Overview:
The Crisis Line Advocate will provide crisis line support and advocacy to callers and shelter residents served through the Safehouse Shelter Program; develop and sustain community contacts and resources available to clients; promote a Shelter environment based on respect and nonviolence; support social justice efforts that positively impact women and children.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Primarily responsible for telephone crisis counseling, intake into shelter, advocacy and referrals to crisis line callers.
- Provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, support and case management on behalf of shelter residents.
- Supports an organizational environment based in respect, the utilization of ethical communication, and adherence to the organization?s non-negotiables.
- Assists in recruitment, training, management and supervision of shelter crisis line volunteers.

See www.safehousealliance for complete job description.

Qualifications:
- B.A. in human service field, or equivalent life/work experience.
- Experience and understanding of women's issues, especially battered women and violence against women. Knowledge/experience of racial, class, and sexual orientation issues.
- Experience in crisis intervention, over the phone customer service, and/ or counseling
- Experience in substance abuse/addiction issues and housing issues
- Required strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
- Excellent interpersonal and community-building skills.

Pay and Benefits
Annual salary is $21,750, with excellent benefits including subsidized health insurance, reduced-rate Eco-Pass, generous vacation time, and work in a dynamic and diverse setting. EEOA

How to Apply:
Please indicate the position for which you are applying and send a resume and cover letter by way of one of the below options:
Email: marykay@safehousealliance.org or mail to: Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, 835 North Street, c/o Mary Kay Meintzer, Boulder, CO 80304.
or Fax: 303-449-0169, attention: Mary Kay Meintzer, Shelter Program Director

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