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Wings Program, Inc.

House Advocate

Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site

$20 - $21.20/hr

... weekends and holidays as needed. Requirements • Associates degree in social service, counseling, or closely related field, or equivalent job experience required. • Spanish Bilingual, preferred ...

Wings Program Inc

House Advocate

Palatine, IL · On-site

$20 - $21.20/hr

... weekends and holidays as needed. Requirements: · Associates degree in social service, counseling, or closely related field, or equivalent job experience required. · Spanish Bilingual, preferred. · ...

Build, Inc.

Prevention Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22.38 - $23.08/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Prevention Advocate (VPV) (Full-time, 40 hours) Non-Exempt BUILD ... Participate in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends * Perform ...

Wings Program Inc

House Advocate - part time

Palatine, IL · On-site

$20 - $21.20/hr

... weekends and holidays as needed. Requirements: · Associates degree in social service, counseling, or closely related field, or equivalent job experience required. · 40-hour domestic violence ...

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How much do weekend advocate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend advocate in Chicago, IL is $62,455.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,600.00 and $71,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Resource & Information Advocate

Metropolitan Family services

Chicago, IL • On-site

$44K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company's bottom line? Then we'd love to hear from you!
We are currently looking to fill a Resource and Information advocate role at our Midway office.
SALARY:
  • The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $ 40,116 and $44,338 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Greets survivors seeking assistance at the Centralized Domestic Violence Courthouse of Cook County and effectively assesses their immediate needs.
  • Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, and brief assistance in the preparation of Orders of Protection, Stalking No-Contact Orders, and Civil No Contact Orders.
  • Provides guidance, information, and referrals. This may include a brief overview of available court options, an explanation of possible interventions, answering questions, and referring clients to resources both within and outside of the courthouse (including court advocacy services offered by Metropolitan Family Services and other organizations).
  • Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of MFS programs and community-based resources. May facilitate linkages with services both within MFS and in the community.
  • Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
  • Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs to provide comprehensive services for clients.
  • Completes paperwork and enters data in a timely manner, including client information sheets and other documentation needed for a client's file.
  • Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including meeting timelines, grant objectives, and reporting requirements.
  • Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence. Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc. to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.
  • Establishes and maintains contact with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites as appropriate; effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family
  • Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
  • Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals' code of ethics.
  • Provides brief interactions with 8-10 individuals daily; including court house navigation, explaining types of orders, OP assist, and provide referrals with timely and accurate documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of community resources, advocacy and crisis intervention skills, an understanding of trauma, and familiarity with legal systems and concepts is beneficial.
  • Interest in domestic violence prevention/intervention and in continued growth within the field.
  • Empathic, non-judgmental, service-oriented attitude in work with clients.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in varied situations, multi-task, and function with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational, record-keeping, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to work and problem-solve both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and mature judgment.
  • Must demonstrate effectiveness in working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Must be able to accommodate flexibility in work schedule, which may include some variable evenings and/or weekends.
  • Must be able to operate general office equipment and have basic computer knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent plus 4+ years' work experience.
  • OR Associate's degree plus 2+ year work experience, preferably in the field of gender based violence, within the legal system, or in a social services related capacity.

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Driving not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
  • The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!
Some highlights include:
  • Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
  • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
  • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
  • Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!
Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.
MORE ABOUT US:
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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