Bilingual Hotline Advocate

Description

The Bridge is in search of a Bilingual Hotline Advocate who will provide crisis intervention and information and referral services through 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic/sexual violence, and homelessness. The Hotline Advocate will answer 24-hour hotline and 24-hour Live Chat & text line to provide assessments to include crisis intervention, information and referrals and immediate needs.

Manager the assist with overseeing the HCDV shelter bed database.

Collect and enter monthly data on services provided through 24-hour hotline into database. Ensure TBOTW account is updated and accurate bed availability is noted, daily. Complete reports in compliance with grant requirements and agency requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in social sciences field. In lieu of educational requirement, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of one year’s experience in social services or customer service arena
• If applicable, Bilingual Spanish/English required
• Must rotate on-call responsibility a minimum of approximately 2-3 24-hour shifts per month to provide accompaniments to victims of FV/SA at local hospitals, police departments, schools, etc
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, laws related to sexual and domestic violence and an overview of legal system
• Able to establish rapport and work with at-risk populations
• Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written); and ability to work independently

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting

Pay

$40,000 annually

Schedule

36-hours a week
Sunday, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 pm to 12 am