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Customer Advocate Specialist

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

The Mortgage Customer Advocate Specialist will be responsible for providing general office administrative and support tasks to the legal department to ensure proper tracking and organization of ...

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What is a weekend advocate?

Weekend Advocates are professionals who provide support, guidance, or representation to individuals or groups during weekends. They often work in social services, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, or advocacy organizations, ensuring help and resources are available outside of standard weekday hours. Their responsibilities may include crisis counseling, providing information about services, and connecting clients to resources. Weekend Advocates play a crucial role in ensuring continuous support for people in need, especially during times when regular office staff may not be available.

What are some common challenges weekend advocates face when balancing high caseloads with limited weekend resources?

Weekend Advocates often encounter high demand for support services while working with fewer onsite resources compared to weekdays. This can require creative problem-solving and strong time management as you coordinate care, communicate with offsite staff, and handle urgent situations. Building solid relationships with community partners and having a thorough understanding of local resources can help you address clients’ needs efficiently. Collaboration and clear documentation are also crucial for ensuring continuity of care when weekday staff return.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Advocate, you typically need experience in crisis intervention, knowledge of community resources, and a background in social work or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, hotline systems, and confidentiality protocols is often required. Strong active listening, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills help advocates support clients in high-stress situations. These competencies ensure that clients receive timely, empathetic assistance and appropriate referrals during critical weekend hours.

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Advocate - on-call Hilo

YWCA of Hawai'i Island

Hilo, HI

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Join the YWCA of Hawaii Island Team as an Advocate!

At the YWCA of Hawaii Island, we are committed to our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity FOR ALL. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Advocate to join our dedicated team.

Position Overview

The advocate is responsible for answering calls from our 24-hour crisis hot line, providing information referrals and crisis intervention to callers, protecting client confidentiality, providing program services face to face with client, police, and examiner in forensic and investigation procedures after sexual assault or crime served by the Children’s Justice Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Arrive at designated locations in a timely manner, according to program procedures.
  • Protect client confidentiality, observing the client’s right to the Victim/Counselor privilege defined in Hawaii Rules of Evidence.
  • Understand, interpret, and follow state and federal laws regarding mandatory reporting of abuse of children and dependent adults.
  • Participate in crisis team coordination, and clinical supervision with the Program Director, Therapist, Crisis Coordinator, and other Advocates.
  • Complete and submit service documentation within 24 hours of providing service, using the program tools and procedures.
  • Participate in quality improvement and program monitoring.
  • Attends mandatory staff meetings and assigned job specific trainings suitable for position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in human service field such as psychology, social work, nursing, or related area is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience working with children and adults in a helping relationship (six months or longer). Crisis work experience or sexual assault specific experience preferred.
  • Access to a dependable personal single-line reliable telephone and/or cell phone continuously during assigned on call hours. Conditions in the phone locations must allow for client privacy during phone contact.
  • Ability to respond during assigned on call hours and arrive at the appropriate location within 45 minutes or less after receiving a dispatch call.
  • Able to attend a minimum of 35 hours initial intensive program specific training to be scheduled on weekdays and/or weekends.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
  • Must pass background and drug screening.

Why Join Us?

Working at the YWCA of Hawaii Island means becoming part of a supportive, mission-driven team that believes in equity, community, and empowerment. We offer:

  • A family-friendly workplace
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development
  • A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Hawaii Island’s keiki and families
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are ready to make a difference and bring your expertise to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join an organization that values diversity, collaboration, and community impact.

Let’s work together to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Apply today!

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