Join SARC: Be
the Lifeline for Survivors
Are you ready to
make a real difference? At SARC (The Sexual
Assault/Spouse Abuse Resources Center), we are more than
an organization - we are a movement. We stand with survivors of
domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and stalking,
providing safety, advocacy, and hope. Now, we're looking
for strong, compassionate, and
mission-driven individuals to join our team as Residential Advocates.
About
SARC
Founded in 1978,
SARC has been a cornerstone of safety and support in Harford
County. what started as a grassroots effort has grown into a
comprehensive resource center offering shelter, crisis
intervention, legal advocacy, and community education. Our values
- Respect, Collaboration, Grace, Safety, and
Integrity - guide everything we do, and together, we work
to end abuse and empower survivors.
About the
Role: Residential Advocate (Safehouse)
As a Safehouse
Advocate, you will be the heart of our shelter - a
steady, compassionate presence for survivors in crisis. You'll
ensure a safe, welcoming environment while responding to urgent
needs with grace under pressure.
What You'll Do:
- Be the first
point of support for residents
- greeting them, answering requests, and ensuring
their needs are met.
- Conduct
intakes and orientations to help
survivors and their children settle into a safe
space.
- Maintain the
shelter's environment - restocking
supplies, organizing donations, keeping common areas clean,
and conducting security checks.
- Respond to
crises with confidence, including
answering the emergency hotline, safety planning, and
providing emotional support.
- Work
collaboratively with on-call staff to handle
urgent situations and ensure residents receive the care they
need.
Who You
Are:
- Mission-Driven and Reliable - You believe in this
work and show up, no matter what. Survivors need
consistency.
- Resilient and Level-Headed - You don't back down
in the face of crisis; you rise to the
challenge.
- Adaptable and Solution-Oriented - Every day is
different. You can think on your feed and adjust as
needed.
- Compassionate, Yet Strong - You provide warmth and
empathy while maintaining firm
boundaries.
- Independent, Yet a Team Player - You know when to
take charge and when to collaborate.
Schedule: Every other Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4pm
Salary: $20.00 per hour, plus a weekend shift differential of $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 8am and 8pm.
Requirements
What You
Need:
- Commitment to
supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault.
- Emotional
maturity, flexibility, and attention to
detail.
- Physical
ability to climb stairs and occasionally lift bulky
items.
- A valid
driver's license with a clean driving record (you may need
to drive the agency's van to pick up donated
items).
Preferred: At
least one year of
experience in crisis intervention or a related
field.
Benefits
What We
Offer:
- A team that
has your back. We work
together to support survivors - and each
other.
- Competitive
benefits including
employer-paid health insurance for individual coverage
(discounted premiums for family coverage), vision and dental
options, and a $1,500 employer-paid HSA
contribution.
- Paid time off
you can actually use: 11 paid
holidays, floating holidays, and up to 112 hours of
vacation in your first year.
- Opportunities
for growth and impact. This isn't
just a job - it's a calling. We provide regular training
opportunities on a variety of crisis-centered topics.
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Important
Note: Our emergency
helpline is for survivors in crisis.
For application
updates, please email thanna@sarc-maryland.org
with your
name and the job you applied for.
If you're
ready to be a steady,
compassionate presence for survivors and
a vital part of
our mission, we'd love to
hear from you. Join us in holding the line against abuse.