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Direct Service AdvocateHYPPEOW-3pm-11pm Department: Holyoke Young Parent Program Reports to: Site Director Schedule: Part time, 15 bi-weekly; Every Other Saturday/Sunday, 3pm-11pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Starting Rate: \$20/hr The YWCA of Western Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. For nearly 150 years, the YWCA has served our region, guided by its founding principle: to provide shelter, support services, and tools for self-sufficiency for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We do this through a variety of programs and services designed to promote safety, build skills for employment and financial stability, and strengthen relationships between parents and children. Maintain full EEC compliance with Background Record Check processes, including renewal of the BRC every three years. Position Purpose The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen and child program participants living in the YWCA\'s residential programs. DSA\'s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA\'s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations. SEE THE YWCA WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications A.A. or equivalent education or experience in a human service field (Required) One year of counseling and direct service experience (Preferred) Experience in a domestic violence setting (Preferred) Experience with survivors of gender-based violence and exploitation (Preferred) Experience addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities (Preferred) Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias (Preferred) Access to reliable transportation and valid driver?s license (Required) Must be able to lift 40 lbs.