Residential Victim Advocate — Overnight

Job overview

The Residential Victim Advocate — Overnight role is onsite in Oswego, NY. The posting lists pay of $18.18–$22.45 per hour and a schedule of three 10 p.m.–10 a.m. shifts weekly, totaling 36 hours per week. The role supports the SAF Program at SAF House, Oswego County’s confidential emergency domestic violence shelter. The advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, safety planning, and care management to survivors and their children. Connecting residents with community resources, supporting individualized goals, and maintaining confidential records contribute to safety, healing, and independence.

What you'll do

• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, advocacy, safety planning, information, and referrals to shelter residents and hotline callers
• help survivors access housing, public benefits, victim compensation, legal services, and healthcare
• develop individualized service plans
• respond to and de-escalate crises
• coordinate with community partners
• support life-skills development
• provide transportation and accompaniment to essential services
• facilitate weekly shelter groups and activities
• maintain accurate confidential records
• support shelter operations and collaborate with program leadership and advocates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential victim advocate

overnight

oswego ny

oswego county opportunities

$18.18–$22.45/hour

36 hours/week

domestic violence shelter

crisis intervention

safety planning

survivor advocacy

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid throughout the first year
• the posting also describes a competitive benefits package without listing specific benefits.

Why this role

Full-time schedule is 36 hours per week, with shifts Sunday 10 p.m.–Monday 10 a.m., Tuesday 10 p.m.–Wednesday 10 a.m., and Thursday 10 p.m.–Friday 10 a.m. A $2,000 sign-on bonus opportunity is available to eligible employees, paid throughout the first year.

About the employer

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.