Domestic Violence Advocate
$27,040–$29,640 year
On-siteCharleston, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Respond to crisis calls, assist survivors with safety planning, and model healthy communication within the shelter community. Mediate house disputes, support residents with daily living skills, and assist with shared responsibilities like cooking and light cleaning. Maintain accurate documentation, follow confidentiality standards, and adhere to program policies while promoting dignity and accountability. This role provides frontline crisis response and day-to-day support in a residential shelter environment for victims of domestic violence. Candidates must be willing to work holidays, inclement weather, and residential health outbreaks.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) or years of experience in a relevant field
- Must be willing to work holidays, during inclement weather, and residential health outbreaks, such as the flu
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience responding to crisis situations (hotline calls, de-escalation, emotional support, or emergency response)
- Experience supporting individuals from diverse and underserved populations, including survivors of trauma, housing instability, or family violence
- Familiarity with safety planning, empowerment-based advocacy, and trauma-informed care practices
- Experience in a communal or residential setting (shelter, group home, campus housing, childcare, or similar environment) where shared living dynamics and conflict resolution are required
- Proven ability to model healthy communication and boundaries, mediate minor disputes, and maintain a calm, respectful environment
- Experience assisting with life-skills support such as cooking, cleaning routines, household organization, and reinforcing shared community expectations
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation, follow confidentiality standards, and adhere to program policies and safety protocols
- Preference given to applicants with relevant training or certifications (or willingness to obtain), such as: Domestic violence or sexual assault advocacy training, Crisis intervention or hotline training, Trauma-informed care, CPR/First Aid, Mandated reporter training
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