Safehouse Advocate, Every Other Weekend

SARC

Bel Air, Maryland

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Crisis Intervention, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Funding, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Legal, On Call, Team Player, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Bel Air, Maryland

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2 days ago

Join SARC: Be the Lifeline for Survivors<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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Are you ready to make a real difference? At <\/span> SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resources Center)<\/span><\/b> , 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 <\/span> strong, compassionate, and mission -driven individuals<\/span><\/b> to join our team as <\/span> Residential Advocates<\/span><\/b> . <\/span><\/span>
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About SARC<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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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<\/b> - guide everything we do, and together, we work to end abuse and empower survivors.<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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About the Role: Residential Advocate (Safehouse)<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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As a Safehouse Advocate, you will be the heart of our shelter<\/b> - a steady, compassionate presence for survivors in crisis. You'll ensure a safe, welcoming environment while responding to urgent needs with grace under pressure. <\/b><\/span><\/span>
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What You'll Do:<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Be the first point of support<\/span><\/span><\/b> for residents - greeting them, answering requests, and ensuring their needs are met.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Conduct intakes and orientations<\/span><\/span><\/b> to help survivors and their children settle into a safe space.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Maintain the shelter's environment<\/span><\/span><\/b> - restocking supplies, organizing donations, keeping common areas clean, and conducting security checks.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Respond to crises with confidence, <\/span><\/span><\/b> including answering the emergency hotline, safety planning, and providing emotional support.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Work collaboratively with on -call staff<\/span><\/span><\/b> to handle urgent situations and ensure residents receive the care they need. <\/span><\/span>
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Who You Are:<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Mission -Driven and Reliable<\/b> - You believe in this work and show up, no matter what. Survivors need consistency.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Resilient and Level -Headed<\/b> - You don't back down in the face of crisis; you rise to the challenge<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Adaptable and Solution -Oriented<\/b> - Every day is different. You can think on your feed and adjust as needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Compassionate, Yet Strong<\/b> - You provide warmth and empathy while maintaining firm boundaries.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Independent, Yet a Team Player<\/b> - You know when to take charge and when to collaborate.<\/span>
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Schedule:<\/b> Every other Saturday and Sunday, 8am -4pm
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Salary: <\/b>$20.00 per hour, plus a weekend shift differential of $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 8am and 8pm.
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Requirements<\/h3>
What You Need:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Emotional maturity, flexibility, and attention to detail. <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Physical ability to climb stairs and occasionally lift bulky items.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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A valid driver's license with a clean driving record (you may need to drive the agency's van to pick up donated items). <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Preferred:<\/span><\/span><\/b> At least <\/span><\/span> one year of experience in crisis intervention<\/span><\/span><\/b> or a related field. <\/span><\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>
<\/span><\/span> What We Offer:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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A team that has your back.<\/span><\/span><\/b> We work together to support survivors - and each other.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Competitive benefits<\/span><\/span><\/b> 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.
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Paid time off you can actually use: <\/span><\/span><\/b> 11 paid holidays, floating holidays, and up to 112 hours of vacation in your first year.
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Opportunities for growth and impact.<\/span><\/span><\/b> 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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**<\/span><\/span> Important Note:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Our emergency helpline is for survivors in crisis. <\/span><\/span> For application updates, please email <\/span><\/span>
thanna@sarc%20-maryland.org

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