Volunteer Sexual Assault Support

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Come demonstrate your passion for child & family empowerment by joining the Wayside team! At Wayside, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity- focused community that approaches client care as a matter of social justice. Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected child and family serving agencies with program locations across Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts serving more than 6,000 children, young adults, and families each year. Wayside thinks of our employees as whole people and invests in benefits to support employee wellness. A learning environment - free training institute with thought leaders, CEU trainings & program trainings, etc. Financial health supports Teamwork atmosphere Career development support - a great place to grow your career!!!

Volunteer Trauma Support

Wayside will include a stipend amount of $1,200 to those who complete the 40-hour training and 1 year completion of volunteering.

This is an unpaid position to offer support to individuals who have been impacted by sexual assault. This position will need a person who has traits of high stress tolerance and ability to connect to a person in distress. Due of the nature and intensity of the training program, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills that support one's own ability to respond to crisis and work well under pressure including working well independently and as a team member.
• Survivors of past violence must be emotionally ready to assist other survivors and be no less than a year past their own assault/abuse experience.
• Applicants with a history of chemical dependency must be clean and sober for at least one year prior to training and must provide consent for a criminal background check (CORI).
• Attendance is required for all training sessions prior to receiving certification and a one year volunteering commitment is preferred.
• Applicants must be able to attend monthly volunteer supervision meetings to allow for required supervision and submission of monthly paperwork.
• 18+ age requirement and 40-hour mandatory training on Trauma Intervention.
• $1,200 stipend upon successful completion of 40-hour training and 1-year commitment to program.
• Flexible hours for helpline.
• Reliable cellular device.

Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside's dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply!

Other details

• Job Family INTERN
• Pay Type Hourly

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 Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

 05/01/2024

 Milford,MA