Shelter Advocate

JOB DESCRIPTION: SHELTER ADVOCATE

WORK HOURS: 32-40 hours per week – Schedule to be determined

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

1. Be responsible that the shelter facility meets health and safety guidelines.

2. Maintenance and cleaning of the shelter and office area, in conjunction with other staff.

3. Be available to provide crisis services to residential and non-residential intimate partner violence and sexual assault victims. These services include: telephone coverage, crisis support for residential and non-residential survivors, and 24-hour emergency coverage.

4. Assist in providing children activities.

5. Complete all necessary paperwork and database input.

6. Attend initial staff training, New Service Provider Training, staff meetings, and ongoing regular trainings.

7. Assist all staff with any other duties relative to the efficient operation of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent/ Bachelors Degree preferred

Salary Range

$16.00-20.00/hour

Special Qualifications

Must be sensitive to the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Must display a positive attitude and a willingness to provide services with dedication.

Must be able to maintain the mental and physical stability necessary to perform duties effectively.

Must be capable of working and interacting easily with other employees in a team oriented setting.

Must possess the ability to communicate with a range of individuals in a non-judgmental manner with appropriate vocabulary and grammatical skills.

Must be able to work under crisis situations while exhibiting patience, self-discipline and objectivity.

Must be able to perform duties with little supervision and be self motivated.

Must have more than average skills with computers and software.

Must pass all background checks and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
• Trauma-Informed--understands effects of trauma

DPRC shall maintain and promote an agency that provides the highest quality of services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, race, color, religion, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, disability, health status (including HIV-positive), physical, mental or emotional ability, parental responsibility, language, immigration status, or political affiliation in the provision of services and expect our staff to act accordingly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• human service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20