What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWARE- Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate position at Aware, Inc.?
Description:
AWARE is hiring caring individuals to staff our emergency shelter.
AWARE supports domestic and sexual violence victims through strength-based advocacy that promotes survivors’ unique abilities, identities, experiences and healing journey. As a shelter advocate you maintain survivors’ self-determination and safety and are a lifeline as victims seek resources for housing, physical and mental health needs, financial support and children’s issues. Our advocates provide 24/7 shelter coverage, crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessments, referral services and education, training and outreach activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Agreement with and adherence to AWARE’s foundational, non-discrimination practices and our guiding mission.
- Assessment of participant’s safety needs, provide safety planning, follow-up and safety checks.
- Demonstrate trauma-informed service, recognize emergencies and act to ensure participant and staff safety.
- Use de-escalation techniques to defuse tense situations and, if needed, request law enforcement assistance.
- Self-regulate and maintain an awareness of personal triggers and reactions. Practice regular self and community care to prevent and mitigate secondary trauma.
- Assist and accompany families working with other agencies such as the Office of Children’s Services, JAHMI, etc.
- Facilitate shelter upkeep and hygiene, including room checks and regular maintenance of common spaces. Provide motivational support to residents to increase willingness and completion of communal chores.
- Maintain clear and direct communication in client electronic files.
- Enhance our supportive, dedicated team through seamless communication, cooperative teamwork, mentoring of new advocates and positive relationships with community partners.
Open until filled.
see full job description: https://awareak.org/careers/
To apply, please send both a resume and cover letter to jobs@awareak.org.
Our dedication to safer, stronger relationships extends beyond the people we serve. We are a cohesive team supporting the mental and physical health and growth of each other in an effort to whole-heartedly support our participants. At AWARE, we shine as a team, but also recognize the individual gifts that make each of us uniquely positioned to eliminate oppression, gender violence, and violence against children. Join us on this mission. You are welcome here. AWARE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $23.76 per hour
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24
