What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate position at Alice Paul House?
About Alice Paul House
Alice Paul House is a comprehensive victim service program located in Indiana, PA. We provide services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other crime and juvenile offenders.
Shelter Advocate Position
This position reports directly to the Shelter Coordinator regarding case management, policies, procedures, and agency operations. The expectation is to establish relationships with all victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other serious crimes and juvenile offenders and to empower them to seek emotional support services through Alice Paul House
Position Responsibilities:
- Adhere to assigned shifts on the shelter schedule to ensure 24-hour crisis hotline coverage
- Interact with shelter residents and ensure their basic needs are being met
- Accurately complete shelter intake files and crisis call documentation
- Provide individual and group paraprofessional counseling to adult and child shelter residents
- Interact with residents during each shift and provide crisis intervention via hotline
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience in the field of sociology, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences
- College degree in education, sociology, psychology, social work, or related human services field highly preferred.
- Employment contingent upon: PA Act 34 certification, Act 151 certification, FBI Fingerprint clearance and successful completion of approved APH crisis intervention training
- Must have a valid PA driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable method of transportation to various worksites, and three reference
· Above is an abridged list of responsibilities and qualifications
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 32 per week
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Social Services: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Indiana, PA 15701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indiana, PA 15701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13