PT Shelter Advocate

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and staff members in a manner that is respectful and empowering

• Consistent and dependable attendance

• Attend all mandatory staff meetings, program meetings, and training

• Present a professional demeanor to the community through appearance, communication, and presentation

Essential Functions

Advocacy

• Engage in and role model direct conflict resolution and mediation

• Maintain Confidentiality in accordance with Alaska Statute 18.66.200

• Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and State laws that affect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

• Implement policies, protocols, and services designed to provide advocacy and support to victims who are or have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault or individuals who are impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault

• Provide support services to victims and other individuals impacted by domestic violence, and sexual assault who are residing in emergency shelter, calling on the phone, a non-residential walk-in, or a partner or prior victim of a partner in batterer’s intervention Support services include active listening, safety planning, case planning, information, and referrals, and advocating with other community agencies

• Provide advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at the hospital as requested through law enforcement and forensic nursing

• Provide case management to long-term residents and participants in transitional housing

• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as needed

• Provide backup as necessary for court advocacy when the legal advocate is unable to attend

• Be a referral source to the ANDVSA Legal Advocacy Project, ALSC, and IAC’s legal program

• Maintain accurate client records including statistical records, file management, and summary of contacts according to IAC confidentiality policies and program procedures

Residential Shelter Management

• Implement procedures to ensure the safety of the building

• Communicate Maintenance Requests to the appropriate individual(s)

• Address housing issues that require de-escalation and/or mediation

• Coordinate house meeting; ensuring all safety and security procedures are discussed

• Perform room checks

• Cleaning of direct work space and shelter space as needed

• Other Duties as assigned by the Advocacy Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• College education in Human Services or closely related field; sufficient job, school, or life experience may be used in lieu of the Associate's degree

• Excellent interpersonal, group, and written communication skills

• Proficient with computers and ability to do data entry

• Ability to handle sensitive issues in a mature, confidential manner with integrity and compassion

• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles

• Commitment to agency mission and goals

• Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or a related field

• Knowledge of Alaskan Cultures, Fairbanks community, and other social service agencies

• Work or life experience in the field of domestic violence or sexual assault, including trainings and/or certificates in these fields

Supervision: Directly responsible to the Shelter Manager & Shelter Assistant Manager

Hours: Part time (No more than 30 hours per week) rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.90 - $23.51 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24