Gering Client Advocacy Specialist

The Gering Client Advocacy Specialists will:

• Provide direct services via our 24-hour helpline

• Provide direct services via face-to-face interactions

• Provide clients with safety planning and information about civil and/or criminal justice system

• Respond to requests for advocacy from law enforcement and health care professionals

• Assess the need for additional services and make appropriate referrals in-house and to other community resources

• Advocate on behalf of clients with other community agencies

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma/GED

• Valid driver's license

• Safe & reliable transportation

• Current car insurance

• Cell Phone

• Successful completion of criminal background check, CPS/APS background check, and Driver’s License check

Work Hours

This position will typically work 24 hours per week.   

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

• Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm  (with 1 hour lunch break)

This position will also provide direct services via our 24-hour helpline & text line and in-person as needed:

• 1 Night shift per week or every other week

• 1 Weekend shift every 5-6 weeks

• 2-3 Holidays per year

Flexibility is required.

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Starting pay for this position is $15 an hour.

Training Schedule

The Gering Client Advocacy Specialist will be required to attend training starting January 24th in our Alliance office.