Advocate, Domestic Violence Shelter - FT Weekends Job at SARC, Bel Air, MD

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  • SARC
  • Bel Air, MD

Job Description

Join Our Team at SARC!

 

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.

 

About SARC: Established in 1978 through grassroots efforts, SARC has been at the forefront of providing essential services and support to those in need. From our humble beginnings, we've evolved into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, advocacy, legal support, community outreach, and education services. At SARC, we believe in fostering an environment of trust, respect, and inclusivity, regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

 

About the Role:  As a Residential Advocate at SARC, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents of our shelter. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Greeting residents and responding to their requests for assistance or supplies with compassion and empathy.
  • Conducting intakes and orienting survivors and their children to the shelter, ensuring their initial needs are met.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and order of the shelter, including restocking supplies, laundry, and conducting regular security checks.
  • Providing crisis intervention services, including answering emergency hotline, safety planning, and offering emotional support.
  • Collaborating with on-call staff to address emergencies and issues related to residents.

Schedule:

Friday 10pm-10am

Saturday and Sunday 8pm-10am

 

Plus, flexibility in scheduling to ensure 24/7 coverage of the shelter and emergency crisis line.

 

Pay:

$18/hour plus $2 shift differential for hours worked between 8pm and 8am.

Requirements

Necessary Skills:

  • Desire to gain experience working with victims/survivors of domestic violence.
  • Attention to detail, emotional maturity, flexibility, and ability to work independently.
  • Physical ability to climb steps and lift occasional bulky items.

Requirements for Consideration:

  • A valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience:

  • At least 1 year in crisis intervention.

Benefits

  • Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions, and 1 floating holiday for part-time positions.
  • Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment (part-time positions working under 10 hours/week are not eligible.)
  • Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually (part-time roles working under 10 hours/week are not eligible).
  • Choose from 3 Health Plan options, with a generous employer HSA contribution.
  • Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage.
  • Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, dependent care FSA, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
  • Save for retirement with our 403(b) plan.
  • Receive an employer-paid parking pass for added convenience.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being and ensure you have the resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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