Relief Hotline Advocate Positions
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is accepting applications for Relief Hotline Advocates to work on an as-needed basis.
Job Summary: Answer calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline; using database of referrals, make appropriate referrals and provide information and crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence. Offer advocacy as needed to victims and concerned friends and family members; act as phone liaison between callers and nationwide service providers. 40 hours of paid job training required. $10.41/HR; Shift and bilingual Spanish differential paid.
Experience Required: Basic literacy. Must have either six months experience in direct services to victims of domestic violence or similar human services programs, or six months experience in crisis intervention, or an undergraduate degree in social work, psychology or similar field. Individual should be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute. Experience/familiarity with computers, and previous experience in documentation of services preferred.
To Apply: Visit www.tcfv.org and fill out an application. A resume is not an acceptable application. Mail (see address on website) or Fax to 512-306-9887 or email to jfarrell@tcfv.org
