Crisis & Rural Court Advocate

Travel to: Hoosick Falls, NY (Rural Rensselaer County)  Hours are typically: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Overtime possible)
 $1200 Sign-on bonus may apply for eligible candidates.

Are you passionate about supporting families impacted by domestic violence in rural communities? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of survivors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to rural populations.
• Assist survivors with safety planning and access to community resources.
• Connect clients to outside agencies and referrals for additional services.
• Conduct outreach to increase awareness of available support in the community.
• Support survivors in civil and family court proceedings.
• Foster an environment of inclusion, respect, and belonging.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred (High School Diploma required).
• Experience: 1–2 years in domestic violence services or human services preferred.
• Skills: Ability to multi-task, work independently, and build community connections.
• Other Requirements: Reliable transportation, valid and clean NYS driver’s license.

Benefits:

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance 

403b contributions after one year

Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. 

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us in making life better for people impacted by domestic violence