Direct Service Advocate-HYPP-3nd-FT
$20/h-$20/h
YWCA of Western Massachusetts2 days ago
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Summary
YWCA of Western Massachusetts is seeking a Direct Service Advocate for their Holyoke Young Parent Program in Springfield, MA. The role involves providing support, advocacy, and role modeling to program participants living in residential programs.
About the Role
As a Direct Service Advocate, you will be responsible for conducting safety checks, supporting the development of life skills, documenting daily communications, and ensuring a safe living environment for residents. You will work as part of a team to provide consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations, adhering to program procedures and policies.
About You
Required:
- A.A. or equivalent education or experience in a human service field.
- One year of counseling and direct service experience.
Preferred:
- Experience with victims of domestic violence.
- Reliable transportation and/or valid driver's license.
Benefits
- Starting rate of $20.00/hour.
- Full-time schedule of 75 hours bi-weekly, Monday-Friday, 3pm - 11pm.
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
For over 150 years, the YWCA of Western Massachusetts has served our region, guided by its founding principle: to provide shelter, support services, and tools for self-sufficiency for women and girls in our community. The YWCA provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, as well as shelter, support and self-sufficiency services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault, pregnant and parenting teens and out-of-school youth. For more information about our services and locations, please visit www.ywworks.org or call 413-732-3121.
Springfield, MA