What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate position at Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties?
Background checks will be required. We use EVerify as well.
· Provide safe house services, information and support in a manner that supports empowerment and respects the client’s right to make their own choices
· Provide crisis assistance/intervention, support, and advocacy.
· Supports clients in the completion of their individual treatment plan of service and any activities assigned by the treatment team.
· Answer the Hotline during non-business hours.
· Document individual activity in compliance with agency, funding sources guidelines and procedures.
· Refer any disciplinary concerns or need for action to the Staffing Team
· Transporting of clients to their appointments, work, and job/apartment searches.
· Oversee the inventory of household supplies and report the need of items to safe house manager.
· Perform necessary safe house operations, including client intakes, maintaining client service logs, assisting with meal preparation and clean up, etc.
· Entering data entry into WS. Responsible for logging daily delivered client services.
· Other duties assigned by the Shelter Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.50 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Palestine, TX 75801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Palestine, TX 75801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $12
