Unity House of Troy is currently looking for Respite Staff for our Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter. This is a Per Diem position. Perfect for those who are looking for extra hours. Please be available to work at least one shift per month to remain active Responsibilities: Provide coverage for staff Engage in ongoing and regular interactions with program participants Provide supportive counseling with program participants Assist participants of shelter to understand entitlements afford to them. Assist with emergencies or crisis as needed Light cleaning duties Assist full-time and part-time staff to ensure safe and efficient functioning of the shelter Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging. Requirements: High school diploma required hotline. Crisis management experience, domestic violence experience preferred. Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS driver's license. Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Join us in helping people impacted by domestic violence.