What are the responsibilities and job description for the WeekendHoliday Shelter Advocate position at Crisis Line & Safe House Of Central Georgia, Inc.?
Benefits : Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
The Shelter Advocate at Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia serves as the motivator, mentor, and supervisor working with clients and ensures that each client is given every opportunity to gain a life free of domestic violence.
Essential Job Functions as Shelter Advocate :
Acts as shift manager on weekends and holidays
Keeps shelter safe and secure at all times, is responsible for the safety of residents
Answers crisis calls during shift
Collects and maintains detailed statistical data pertaining to all calls
Provides crisis intervention and referrals for clients
Screens client appropriateness for shelter entrance when admission is needed and contacts on-call staff as needed
Completes intake of in-coming clients and children
Completes all resident paperwork
Provides verbal, positive support for clients
Instructs, supervises, and helps implement housekeeping chores required of residents
Resolves client conflicts and misconduct when necessary
Helps clients adjust to communal living
Keeps all records for attending shift, with complete documentation and information for Shelter Manager and other staff
Records, logs, and stores all material donations
Performs clerical tasks as requested by Shelter Manager
Attends to other duties as may be assigned
Manages day-to-day operation of shelter during midnight shift
Maintains confidential client files and agency statistics for program
Serves as an active and supportive team member and participates in work processes as identified
Maintains communication with Shelter Manager and alerts her to any major problems or high-risk situations
Non-essential Job Functions :
Assists in office coverage when necessary
Assists in other areas such as shelter advocacy when needed
Requirements of Position Applicants :
Possess a background in victim advocacy
Possess an understanding of domestic violence dynamics
Able to work independently
Able to utilize the resources available both in the community and in-house.
Obtain CPR / First Aid Training
Pass criminal background check
Willing to submit to random drug screenings
Willing to adhere to all shelter policies and procedures
Other Skills / Abilities :
Organizational skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to learn to use TTY machine
Ability to use all office equipment (Microsoft included)
