What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women's Center Advocate position at Hannah Center, Inc.?
Hannah Center is a 9-12 month programmed residential living home for women and children in crisis. Our advocates help mentor and promote examples of a healthy family environment. Please review our website for more information. www. hannahcenter.com
Job Title: Advocate/Mentor Reports To: Director
Paid $12 Hour
Hours: Weekends 8am-8am, afternoon shifts 1pm-9pm or 4pm-9pm
Weekend Examples: Saturday 8 a.m. to Sunday 8 a.m. or Friday 9 p.m. to Sunday 9 p.m.
Weekdays: 1pm-9pm, 4pm - 9pm
Primary Responsibilities – Weekend Coverage:
- Assist with meal preparation and clean-up as needed.
- Monitor all activities and ensure all household tasks are performed by residents, as assigned.
- Complete light housekeeping
- Complete house walk through a minimum of twice per day
- Hold all residents accountable to Hannah Center policies and procedures
- Strive to promote a positive environment & attitude, and offer positive support to all residents.
- Maintain and promote confidentiality.
- Provide transportation when necessary
- Upon arrival, review previous staff end-of-coverage notes & logs.
- Maintain detailed daily logs
- Resident Advocates will work rotating Holiday’s as recognized by Hannah Center. This will be in rotation with all other Resident Advocates.
- If overnight, remains on site for full shift.
Profile/Skill Set:
- Supports Hannah Center’s culture, mission and values.
- Skilled in positive verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Must be dependable & trustworthy.
- Must possess active listening skills.
- Ability to treat all residents with equal respect.
- Offer support to all women while promoting independence in a positive homelike environment.
- Skilled in positive motivational communication and conflict resolution.
- Appropriately handles conflict between residents in the house.
- Be open & accepting of individuals and their beliefs without compromising her own beliefs.
- Can function in a team setting for the benefit of Hannah Center and its residents.
- Have a positive presence in the community.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Working conditions: Private sleeping quarters (if overnight) and meals with residents are provided. Meals are provided during dinner and weekend scheduled shifts.
If overnight shift, sleep time is from 11pm-7am (or earlier if resident requires assistance)
An annual employee evaluation will be conducted by the Director and/or member of the Board of Directors.
Our Mission Statement
Hannah Center exists to assist women in life crises through compassion and guidance in a nurturing environment.
Core Values
- We support human life in all its forms
- We offer a home environment that is welcoming and non-judgmental to all who enter
- We commit to assisting in positive life changes. We embrace holistic care of a woman, taking into consideration her physical, emotional, social, familial and spiritual needs
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12