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Position Summary:

The RA is responsible for the safety of all residents on the Safe House Campus as well as ensuring victim services are provided. RA report directly to the Residential Supervisor and is supported by the lead RA.

Location: Cumberland County

Job Type/Status: Relief

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and security of the Safe House Campus
• Answer all hotline calls/administrative calls, offering crisis-intervention, phone counseling, information and referrals for victims and survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. Make appropriate referrals to the Human Trafficking case managers and Peaceful Tomorrows.
• Document all calls in the DVRT/SART Log, intake log, stat forms and AWARDS
• Make follow up calls as per logs documenting on logs and AWARDS
• Provide intake for incoming residents and complete procedures with residents
• Assist all residents with the requirements needed to ensure their well-being.
• Provide house meetings for residents
• Assist with maintaining the Safe House, including cleaning, organizing, photocopies and completing daily duties
• Provide victims with case-related medical and legal information
• Accompany victims to hospitals, law enforcement agencies and court
• Assist with on-call schedule as needed
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program

REQUIREMENTS:

The Residential Advocate must successfully complete 60 hour Domestic Violence training and the New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV). The Residential Advocate will have experience in advocacy, crisis-intervention and counseling and demonstrate sensitivity toward the needs of victims. RA will have experience working with people, especially on a one-to-one basis. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. A minimum of 60 college credits or work experience and a high school diploma required.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

• 401k Plan

• Medical insurance plan options

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

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