Join SARC: Be
the Lifeline for Survivors
Are you ready to
make a real difference? At SARC (The Sexual
Assault/Spouse Abuse Resources Center) , we are more than
an organization - we are a movement. We stand with survivors of
domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and stalking,
providing safety, advocacy, and hope. Now, we're looking
for strong, compassionate, and
mission-driven individuals to join our team as Residential Advocates .
About
SARC
Founded in 1978,
SARC has been a cornerstone of safety and support in Harford
County. what started as a grassroots effort has grown into a
comprehensive resource center offering shelter, crisis
intervention, legal advocacy, and community education. Our values
- Respect, Collaboration, Grace, Safety, and
Integrity - guide everything we do, and together, we work
to end abuse and empower survivors.
About the
Role: Residential Advocate (Safehouse)
As a Safehouse
Advocate, you will be the heart of our shelter - a
steady, compassionate presence for survivors in crisis. You'll
ensure a safe, welcoming environment while responding to urgent
needs with grace under pressure.
What You'll Do:
- Be the first
point of support for residents
- greeting them, answering requests, and ensuring
their needs are met.
- Conduct
intakes and orientations to help
survivors and their children settle into a safe
space.
- Maintain the
shelter's environment - restocking
supplies, organizing donations, keeping common areas clean,
and conducting security checks.
- Respond to
crises with confidence, including
answering the emergency hotline, safety planning, and
providing emotional support.
- Work
collaboratively with on-call staff to handle
urgent situations and ensure residents receive the care they
need.
Who You
Are:
- Mission-Driven and Reliable - You believe in this
work and show up, no matter what. Survivors need
consistency.
- Resilient and Level-Headed - You don't back down
in the face of crisis; you rise to the
challenge.
- Adaptable and Solution-Oriented - Every day is
different. You can think on your feed and adjust as
needed.
- Compassionate, Yet Strong - You provide warmth and
empathy while maintaining firm
boundaries.
- Indep420endent, Yet a Team Player - You know when to
take charge and when to collaborate.
Schedule: $20.00 per hour, plus $4.00 per hour shift differential for any hours worked between 8pm and 8am.
Salary: Monday to Frida, 3pm to 11pm.