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Direct Service Advocate-SYPP-Every Other Weekend Department: Springfield Young Parent Program Reports to: Director of Teen Residential Programs Schedule: Part-Time, 15 hours/bi-weekly; Every Other Weekend 3pm-11pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Starting Rate: \$20 The YWCA of Western Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. For over 150 years, the YWCA has served our region, guided by its founding principle: to provide shelter, support services, and tools for self-sufficiency for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We do this through a variety of programs and services designed to promote safety, build skills for employment and financial stability, and strengthen relationships between parents and children. Position Purpose The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen and child program participants living in the YWCA\'s residential programs. DSA\'s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA\'s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations SEE THE YWCA WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications A.A. or equivalent education or experience in a human service field, preferred; At least one year of counseling and direct service experience; Experience in a domestic violence setting; Experience with survivors of gender-based violence and exploitation; Experience addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities; Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias; Access to reliable transportation and valid driver?s license; and Must be able to lift 40 lbs.