If you want to work for an organization that has a heart for its community, then River House is looking for you.

PART-TIME YOUTH ADVOCATE - The Youth Advocate will be responsible for organizing and implementing special activities for children and their non-offending parent(s) residentially and non-residentially which promotes good mental and physical health to youth victims of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking in the River House four-county service area (Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon).

Attend and facilitate group meetings and presentations in the community with community coordinating councils.

Associates in Child Development or equivalent work experience preferred.   Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Ability to relate to individuals in crisis.  Must be able to understand and easily relate to people and show empathy to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking.  Proficiency in computers, phones, technology, and database programs.  Use of personal vehicle/reliable transportation is required along with current Michigan driver's license and valid car insurance.

The position is part-time, up to 29hrs/wk.

$13.75/hr, pay is negotiable dependent upon experience.

 

 

 

Full-Time House Advocate -  to work Nights & Weekends with our residential clients in shelter.

Flexible scheduling

House Advocates interact and meet with clients

Answer the Crisis Line

Minor housekeeping

On-Call rotation for emergency transport, an automatic stipend is paid for all on-call shifts

River House assists clients fleeing intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and intimate partner stalking.

Experience is not necessary, we provide paid training as well as ongoing continuing education. River House is a member of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence and receives technical assistance and training from the coalition. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma/GED/ or equivalent. Candidates will undergo a background check and possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) to use after 90-day probationary period

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

River House, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, and stalking. We provide comprehensive shelter, advocacy, and educational services to empower survivors and promote community awareness.

This position pays $13.75/hr + $0.25/hr shift premium for night shift, an on-call stipend, and mileage reimbursement for on-call transportation (36-40hrs/wk).

 

 

For the positions above, please send a resume to development@riverhouseinc.org with the position you are interested in or call 989-348-1719 x9 with any questions.