What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate position at CAP Services Inc.?
LTE Shelter Advocate
Work site: Family Crisis Center – Stevens Point, WI
Start Date: as soon as possible
Starting Pay: $20.28-$22.11 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: 401K
Status: LTE, 0-16 hours per week, as needed position
Duties: The position exists to meet the immediate needs of callers on a 24-hour crisis and information hotline and walk-in visitors presenting for a variety of concerns including mental health, family dysfunction, domestic abuse and sexual assault. The position also meets the needs of domestic violence victims and their children as well as youth-in-crisis who are receiving emergency shelter services at the Family Crisis Center.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA in psychology, social work, human services or related degree and One year of relatable work or work considered preparatory, leading to a working knowledge of crisis intervention/youth/domestic violence/sexual assault services. OR
- Associates Degree in related field and three years of the same work or work considered preparatory, leading to a working knowledge of crisis intervention/youth/domestic violence/sexual assault services. OR
- High School Diploma and 5 years of relatable work or work considered preparatory, leading to a working knowledge of crisis intervention/youth/domestic violence/sexual assault services.
- Must be able to respond on site within 30 minutes of being contacted during scheduled on call.
--If you are passionate about Advocacy work, this LTE Shelter Advocate position may be a perfect fit for you. This is a permanent position at the Family Crisis Center. After an extensive training period, LTE staff assist in covering shelter and the 24-hour Crisis line when there is a need. Looking for someone who has availability to work am/pm and overnights shifts.
CAP Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.28 - $22.11 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Overnight shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Crisis work: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
