Employment Opportunities

Victim Advocate

Noon - 8:00 P.M.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week working Monday through Friday, noon - 8:00 p.m. Duties include but are not limited to working with Victim Advocate team regarding case management of program clients, assisting clients in development of service plans, safety plans, and reassessments as directed by supervisor; providing support, direct services as necessary and/or appropriate and compiling data for monthly statistical reporting. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Two-year college degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field is preferred.

  • One-year internship or two years’ work experience in social work, case management or related field with direct service delivery.

  • Five years recovery from personal experience in domestic violence related issues and/or addiction recovery.

  • No alcohol or drug violations

  • Must be able to drive 15-passenger van

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Drug screen and criminal records/background check will be conducted on candidate. Driver’s License and valid insurance required.

Deadline to apply for this position is 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025. Resume may be emailed to admin@waycrossareashelter.com.

NO PHONE CALLS. E.O.E.

VICTIM ADVOCATE/LIMITED SERVICES WORKER

Weekends/Holidays

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 4:00 PM - Midnight

This is a substitute, entry level position working mostly weekends and holidays with the primary responsibility of maintaining client, shelter, and program security; documenting all clients, volunteer and/or shelter-related incidents as per policies; answering and properly documenting all telephone and/or crisis calls as per policies; and monitoring nightly/weekend shift operations. There are two shifts per day (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 4:00 - Midnight). Applicants are needed to work either shift at alternating times.

Minimum requirements

GED/High school diploma.

  • First-Aid and CPR Certified

  • No alcohol or drug violations

  • Valid GA driver’s license, personal vehicle.

Recommend:

  • Two years’ previous experience in domestic violence shelter work or advocacy, rape crisis intervention, or case management

  • Degree/Diploma/Certificate in related field.

    Drug screen and criminal records/background check will be conducted on candidate.

    Deadline to apply for this position is 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025. Email resume to admin@waycrossareashelter.com

    NO PHONE CALLS. E.O.E.

VICTIM ADVOCATE/THRIFT SHOP CLERK

This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. with the primary responsibility providing case management for program clients; assisting clients in the development of service plans, safety plans and reassessments as directed by supervisor; providing support, direct services as necessary and/or appropriate; compiling data for monthly statistical reporting.

Minimum requirements include:

  • Two year college degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field, or; three years’ experience in victimology or related field;

  • One year internship or two years’ work experience in social work, case management or related field with direct service delivery.

  • Five years recovery from personal experience in domestic violence related issues and/or addiction recovery. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability benefits.

  • No alcohol or drug violations.

  • Ability to lift fifty pounds.

    Drug screen and criminal records/background check will be conducted on candidate. Driver’s License with no offenses and valid insurance required.

    Deadline to apply for this position is 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025. Resumes may be emailed to admin@waycrossareashelter.com

    NO PHONE CALLS. E.O.E.