Job Openings
Part-time Positions
Shelter Staff
Posted January 2024
The Crisis Center, Inc. is accepting applications for Shelter Staff. Shelter Staff assure a safe and supportive living environment for residents of The Crisis Center’s safe shelter for victims of sexual and domestic violence and their children. Shelter Staff are on duty in the shelter outside of the Crisis Center’s regular office hours (nights, weekends, and holidays).
Regular Shelter Staff shifts are: Monday through Friday 5:00pm-8:00am, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am–5:00pm and 5:00pm-8:00am. There may occasionally be shifts outside of the regular shifts, as needed. The Shelter Staff person is the only staff member present in shelter from 10:30pm until 8:00am.
Specific Duties:
- Interact with shelter residents and provide healthy social interactions.
- Be available to residents in common living areas when residents are downstairs and in those areas.
- Orient new residents to the shelter, assisting Staff On-Call as needed.
- Actively participate in upkeep of the shelter as needed (take out trash, sweep, mop, clean bathrooms, do laundry, pick up, etc.).
- Monitor and assist with responsibilities and expectations of residents.
- Ensure exiting residents are provided exit surveys and reviews, and safety planning.
- Answer crisis hotline calls.
- Communicate specific shelter needs/ repairs during shift.
Requirements: Ability to relate to diverse individuals in a non-judgmental manner; ability to work with people from underserved communities; ability to handle and manage stress; ability to calmly address emergency or crisis situations; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously; ability to be flexible; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Must understand and maintain healthy professional boundaries with all clients. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written. Successful completion of provided training is required. Each staff member of The Crisis Center, Inc. must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and insurance at all times, and be capable of lifting and carrying 20 - 30 pounds. Must be able to pass criminal and child abuse background check.
Compensation: $15.00/ hour
Employment Status: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
To Apply: Email a resume and 3 professional references to admin@thecrisiscenterinc.org, or submit by mail to P.O. Box 1526, Manhattan, KS 66505.
Police Response Advocates On-Call (Junction City & Riley County)
Posted January 2024
The Crisis Center, Inc. is accepting applications for our Police Response Advocate On-Call positions in Riley County and Junction City.
Police Response Advocates (PRAs) are “on-call” to respond to domestic violence scenes alongside law enforcement. PRAs meet with survivors of domestic violence to assist in safety planning and crisis intervention.
PRA shifts are 5pm-8am, Monday-Friday; and 8am-5pm and 5pm-8am Saturday and Sunday. Scheduling is flexible and based on your availability.
PRAs must be willing to work at least 4 shifts per pay period (every 15 days), work some weekend and holiday shifts, have reliable transportation, and pass a background check.
PRAs are able to go about their day/night as long as they stay in town and are able to respond promptly to a call. The number of calls each shift varies greatly – some shifts there are no calls and others there may be 3 – 5 calls.
The PRA On-Call is compensated with a per shift stipend and mileage reimbursement. This is a compensated volunteer position of The Crisis Center, Inc.
Pay: $55/shift, $80/shift for holidays
Email admin@thecrisiscenterinc.org or call (785) 539-7935 for more information.
The Crisis Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Crisis Center does not consider race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or marital status in employment decisions. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based upon these or any other grounds in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.