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Organization Information: Founded in 1974, The Women’s Center of Rhode Island serves hundreds of domestic violence victims and their children each year. The Women’s Center offers safe shelter, counseling, 24-hour helpline , childcare, community outreach and advocacy services to victims of abuse.

Job Description: 

The Women’s Center of RI is seeking Overnight Advocates who are available for overnight (8:30pm-8:30am) shifts. The advocate would be responsible for answering help line calls, supervising shelter residents to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and are available to residents as a reliable presence.
Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or a related field or the equivalent in education and experience is required.
• A combination of education and experience demonstrating acquisition of the Skills and Abilities Required
• Remain calm effectively deal with stressful and emergency situations 
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of trauma, domestic violence, cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English
• Experience in human services and/or non-profit agencies

How To Apply: To apply for this position please send a resume and cover letter to:

Lisa Walsh, Finance & Operations Administrator

Women’s Center of Rhode Island

PO Box 603300

Providence, RI 02906

lwalsh@womenscenterri.org