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NE Learning Center for Women in Transiti

Job Location:
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Greenfield, MA 01301

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Job Specs

Duration: Part-Time, over 150 Days

Shift: First

Per Diem Position: No

Work Hours: Not Specified

Hours Per Week: 15

Union Position: No

Apprenticeship : No

FLC Status: None

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Job Title: Crisis Line/Medical Advocacy-wknds, Hol

Job Number: 14354938

Status: Open

Job Application (Apply) Post Date: 12/18/2020

Close Date: 01/17/2021

Description

NELCWIT's Evening/Overnight and Weekend Advocates provide coverage for our domestic and sexual violence crisis line and medical advocacy at area hospitals. This position provides nightly overnight coverage Monday 6pm through Saturday 9am, and 24-hour coverage starting Saturday at 9am through Monday morning at 9am. Please indicate whether you are interested in specific types of shifts (weekday vs
weekend) or would like to be considered for both. The Crisis Line and Medical Advocate answers NELCWIT's hotline from home, using an agency cell phone, and is paid a fixed rate per shift, with an additional hourly rate for active time spent answering calls, providing hospital advocacy, and completing required paperwork.

Responsibilities:
1. Answer hotline, providing support and crisis counseling for people who have experienced sexual and/or domestic violence.
2. Provide information and referrals regarding NELCWIT programs and community services.
3. Provide follow-up information, when needed.
4. Respond to medical advocacy requests at Greenfield and Athol hospitals in order to provide advocacy for individuals who have experienced sexual assault.
5. Complete and turn in all paperwork in a timely fashion.
6. Additional tasks consistent with job description as assigned by supervisor.
7. For at home/cell-phone shifts (Evening/Overnight, Weekend and some Holidays):

must be able to stay within 60 minutes of Greenfield and 90 minutes of Athol hospitals
must be able to answer calls in a quiet space where you will not be interrupted
must be located in an area with clear and consistent cell phone service for the duration of each shift
must have access to own phone and/or internet source, in case of failures in agency-provided cell phone

Skills Required:
Thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence.
Ability to provide support, crisis counseling, safety planning, information and referrals, and assess a caller's level of danger.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of Franklin County and North Quabbin area and local resources.
English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Qualifications:
Massachusetts Rape Crisis Certification or ability to become certified. Training time will be paid.
Relevant education and/or relevant life and work experience preferred, but not required.
Comprehensive understanding of survivor trauma and the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Ability to model and uphold appropriate boundaries in work with clients, co-workers, supervisor, and community.
Ability to handle work related stress and crisis associated with client service delivery in a calm, professional and composed manner.
Commitment to social change through active participation in fighting against racism, classism, homophobia, ableism, ageism and all oppression.
Willingness to learn about, and actively use, multicultural awareness and understanding in daily work.

Hours and Rate of Pay:
Advocates are scheduled, whenever possible, for a full week (five overnights) or weekend (two 24-hour
shifts) at a time. The shift rate is paid for each overnight or 24-hour shift worked.

SHIFT HOURS RATE
Overnights Monday-Friday 6pm-9am (shift ends 9am Saturday) $36.13/shift
24-hour coverage on weekend 9am Saturday-9am Monday $67.50/shift
24-hour shifts holidays and snow days 9am-9am $82.81/shift

Active time during shifts on calls, medical advocacy visits, completing paperwork $16.00/hour
(starting)*
*Advocates who are already NELCWIT union members earning a higher hourly rate will be paid at their
current rate

This is a direct service position and is unionized under SEIU Local 509.

How to Apply

To Apply: Emaill: jobs@nelcwit.org OR Mail: NELCWIT, Crisis Line Hiring Committee, PO Box 520, Greenfield, MA 01302

Contact

Name	NELCWIT
Job Title	Not Specified
Address	., Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone	413-772-0806
Fax	Not Specified
Email	Not Specified
Web Site:	Job Application (Apply)

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