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We are currently seeking a passionate Advocate to support our Help Restore Hope Program in Chenango County, NY.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support create the opportunity to provide valuable services to vulnerable populations. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health and wellness practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Advocate Position Summary:

A domestic violence/sexual assault Advocate performs functions relevant to advocating for services or providing direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.  Advocates provide crisis intervention, assess for medical needs, safety planning, skill development, and service linkage to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking with the goal to promote self-sufficiency. Provides services in a manner which is culturally competent.  Empowers clients by using clients’ cultural strengths and informal support networks in service delivery.

Advocate Job Responsibilities:

Hotline

·   Shares on-call responsibilities; takes corrective action to provide crisis coverage including assessing for medical needs and safety.  Ensures HRHC hotline coverage requirements, incident notification, and debriefing.  Responds to and effectively handles emergencies, which may require flexibility of both time and areas of assignment.

·   Assures continuity of client services and high standards of the program; provides services to survivors and their families; serves as advocate and primary resource person for all survivors assigned. Assures the high standards and continuity of services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Participates in service planning, implementation of program goals and in carrying out the activities of the program.

·   Advocates on behalf of survivors with the court system, law enforcement organizations, medical community, and the community at large.

·   Provides educational and support intervention to clients, including crisis intervention, safety assessment and planning, and referral and linkage to other services as needed.

Reporting and Documentation

·   Completes, maintains and updates all necessary written reports, case files, and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program and agency standards.

Domestic Violence Education

·   Provides educational and support intervention to clients, including crisis intervention, safety assessment and planning, and referral and linkage to other services as needed.

·   Responsible for providing community education, prevention, and awareness of issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking at outreach/tabling events and scheduled presentations coordinated with the Program Supervisor.

Advocate Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience with a domestic violence program, community based human services or related field required.  Life experience may be substituted for formal work experience.  Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Criminal history clearance.

Advocate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Is sensitive to cultural differences and able to incorporate that understanding into service provision.  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  Effective oral, written, and public speaking communication skills, able to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.  Ability to work independently and with flexibility in days and hours of work. Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment and an understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault issues. 

A domestic violence/sexual assault Advocate is required to complete an initial 30-hour Rape Crisis Certification training.  Additionally, the Advocate is required to complete 10 hours of continuing education credits annually specific to service provisions for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.

Pay: $39,000 Annual, $18.75 hourly

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Hudson Garbage Service, a Waste Connections Company, is currently looking for a motivated ReUse Advocate to join the team at the Columbia County Transfer Station in St. Helens, Oregon .

Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday

Shift is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wage is $24.78/hour

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

The purpose of the ReUse Advocate will be to assist Columbia County in their efforts to raise awareness for reuse options and to educate/inform the public of waste reduction options at the transfer station. This position requires extensive public interaction and the ability to articulate waste management best practices clearly and concisely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers with unloading debris and direct traffic while evaluating reusable items arriving on the tip floor.
• Communicate with the scale house staff and loader operator regarding traffic direction and spotting reusable items.

• Weigh each pallet of reusable items or individual item (using forklift w/scale) before placing in the storage container.
• Organize reusable items based on type.
• Label reusable items according to date placed in the shipping container.
• Transport items back to the tip floor that have been in the container for the maximum amount of time allowed.
• Support the public recycle center by assisting and communicating with customers, ensure the drop off location is clean, organized, and the correct materials are being placed in the appropriate containers.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as checking fluids, tires, hydraulic lines, and safety devices.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with the Columbia County region and recycling practices.
• Requires strong communication skills and exceptional customer service.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to make judgement calls to maintain safety while assisting customers on the transfer station tip floor.
• Computer skills and data tracking knowledge required to input information into spreadsheet and update weekly.
• Prior knowledge of how-to safely and properly operate heavy equipment such as forklift, pallet jack and loader PREFERRED upon hire. Forklift and loader certification will be required for this position.
• Must adhere to all safety protocols at the transfer station.
• Recycling education, or experience working at a transfer station or in a recycle center is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift 25lb-boxes or other equipment using proper lifting techniques.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at .

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.