Shelter Advocate is responsible for providing overnight coverage at the emergency shelter, along with direct services to residents. The Shelter Advocate ensures that the emergency shelter is a safe, protective environment for clients and their children.

Estimated 32 hours per week, 64 hours per pay-peroid (bi-weekly)

Every Monday & Tuesday nights with every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights, and an additional floating shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide coverage for 24-hour hotline;
• Provide crisis intervention services;
• Provide care management services;
• Complete intake and exit interviews;
• Enter data into a client-data system;
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly record-keeping;
• Perform other services as requested by the Executive Director or Shelter Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must acquire through employment minimum of 48-hours of domestic and sexual violence training;
• Good oral and written skills;
• Willing to work overnight and some weekends and holidays;
• Understanding of domestic and sexual violence issues;
• Non-judgemental demeanor towards victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children, particularly as it relates to various ethnic, religious, racial or socioeconomic factors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person