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.
-
Independent, Yet a Team Player - You know when to
take charge and when to collaborate.
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday 10pm-10am
Salary: $20.00/hour plus a $4.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 8pm and 8am.