Family Advocate, 32-hours - Bilingual Preferred

As a YWCA employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people who seek our services. You’ll be an integral part of a culture that celebrates individual contributions and values meaningful work and authentic connections.

YWCA’s dedication to our mission is only equal to our dedication to our employees.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical and dental
• 16 paid holidays
• Retirement plan that contributes up to 14 (%) percent
• 12 paid sick / 10 paid vacation days your first year, increasing with length of service
• 2 mental health days
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A feedback culture that is mission driven by meaningful work and authentic connections, where individuals are celebrated and appreciated.

“My experience… has exceeded my expectations ten-fold. I’m so happy to be a part of a team who values autonomy, empowerment, emotional connection, and motivation to do what is right.”

• YWCA Team Member

SCHEDULE: 32-Hours Per Week

A 4-day work schedule of

• Mon: 8:00-5:00 PM
• Wed: 10:00-7:00 PM
• Sat: 8:00-5:00 PM
• Sun: 1:15-10:15 PM

RATE OF PAY: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

The Family Advocate serves residential clients by providing on-site support in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed manner. Working collaboratively with clients, assesses immediate client needs and implements methods and resources to meet those needs. This position determines appropriateness and safety of client participation in program, documents house activities, performs case management and other operational and administrative duties. In addition, the Family Advocate responds to crisis line phone calls and must be available for on-call on a rotation basis for vacation/Holiday coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed:

Advocacy

• Performs intake, on-going assessment, and develops individualized, goal-oriented service plans to enhance safety, stability and self-sufficiency for clients and their families.
• Assists in achieving goals through advocacy, information and referrals concerning legal, health, housing, public entitlements, family dynamics, substance abuse and other service needs.
• Assists in the development and use of personal and community resources; teaches and enhances problem-solving and self-advocacy skills.
• Assists in safety planning, coordination of court and/or mediation accompaniment, and general assistance with the law- enforcement aspects of victim services.
• Provides emotional support & crisis intervention in person and on the hotline.
• Provides translation services as needed via the phone and in person.

Reporting

• Maintains accurate records and client files both physical and electronic files.
• Updates and maintains advocate shift notes. Provides regular statistical reporting as required.

On-Site Duties

• Provides client safety security checks. Ensures that House Rules are understood and followed
• Assists residents with parenting education and support as needed.
• Assists with house operating needs, light housekeeping, general maintenance and/or clean up.
• Sort donations, monitor house supply lists, complete projects for day shift and maintain/audit client files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position essential duties and responsibilities.
• Good to excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to relate to diverse clientele and community population via telephone and in person.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to be “on-call” on a rotation basis on holidays and/vacation coverage.
• Willingness to be flexible with work schedule to meet the needs of the Safe House Shelter.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to hit deadlines.
• Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years’ work or volunteer experience in a human service setting preferred.
• Bilingual strongly preferred

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• Prior to employment, ability to pass agency criminal background check, TB test and physical.
• Must have valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Movement within office environment including up and down three flights of stairs.
• Ability to write by hand and use keyboard to perform general office functions.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing.
• Visual acuity needed for detail work, computer use, reading and to potentially supervise children in a variety of activities.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk, run, move, squat, stoop, bend, twist, turn, push, pull and reach in interactions with children.

YWCA SONOMA COUNTY'S COMMITMENT TO DEI:

We at YWCA Sonoma County know that our best work happens when all our voices are heard, our perspectives are valued, and our whole selves are engaged.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25