What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Shelter Advocate position at Johnson County Family Crisis Center?
Overnight Shelter Advocate at the Johnson County Family Crisis Center. We are a domestic violence and sexual assault agency serving survivors.
Position Objective: Facilitate communication with all residential clients, staff, and volunteers and provide information, assistance, and support. This is an overnight position. Would need to feel comfortable staying the night in the shelter with shelter residents.
Reports to: Shelter Director
Primary Functions:
- Provide support services to residential clients, including but not limited to crisis intervention, support.
- Answer, assist, and/or direct requests for information/referrals and basic needs
- Provide supply needs to supervisor.
- Accept, sort and document donations
- Preserve and enhance the Agency’s image in the community through all interactions.
- Provide safety planning and crisis intervention for crisis line callers
- Provide telephone screening for shelter eligibility
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Proficient in computer skills, including data entry and file management
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff assigned to this position. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
This position is grant-funded and will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are available.
Requirements:
Prerequisites:
- Demonstrate ability to listen to others and display empathy
- Minimum 23 years old
Preferences:
- Bilingual in Spanish
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability to easily climb stairs
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $17