Company Overview: Cornerstone of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit staffing agency that provides services to assist agencies in managing the largest cost area within their program, allowing them to focus more on the services and less on the administrative areas.
Website: www.cornerstoneofhopeky.com

Location:
433 Adams Street
Paducah , KY 42003

Job Description:

Cornerstone of Hope, Inc. (COH) provides adminsitrative and staffing services to organizations in Kentucky. We have several Crisis Response Advocate positions open with a placement site of Merryman House. 

Work Schedules

Friday through Tuesday, 7AM - 3PM

Monday through Thursday, 2PM - 12AM 

PRN (as needed)

Required Skills: 

1. Must be proficient in computer skills.

2. Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. 

3. Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking. 

4. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. 

Preferred Experience: High School education or equivalent

Experience:

1. Experince in customer care setting.

2. Knowledge of Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Trauma Informed care.

3. Must have a valid driver's license. 

4. Must be 18 years or older.  

Job Summary: 

The Crisis Response Advocate provides direct services to individuals and families withing the emergency shelter through the crisis line. This safety-minded staff member is responsible for the "life-saving" aspect of the agency mission. The CRA will be tasked with providing trauma informed care, crisis intervention, support for communcal living, and referrals to other departments and agencies. The CRA will embody the organization's mission to Save, Build, and Change Lives through the core advocacy values. Empowerment and Transformation through compassion, dignity, and courage. 

Duties: 

1. Collaborate with departments to ensure effective communication occurs to meet client needs. 

2. Ensure positive communication with partnerting agencies and community. 

3. Interact with residents with courtesy and solution focsued approaches. 

4. Familiarize clients with services. 

5. Provide teammates with support. 

6. Maintain shelter inventory. 

7. Provide suggestions for improvement. 

8. Maintain accurate records. Complete all shft duties as assigned such as cleaning, documentation, submitting reports.

9. Respond to crisis and LAP calls. 

10. Understand and assist survivors with completing documents. 

11. Attend trainings. 

12. Prepare and maintain files, logs, client boards, and other specific information. 

13. Attend mandatory meetings and trainings. 

14. Maintain the facilitiy clean.  

 

Compensation: $13.80

To Apply for this position:

Please email your resume to lilia@cornerstoneofhopeky.com