What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate - Full Time Oahu position at Parents And Children?
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Job Title: Shelter Advocate
Location/Work Status: Oahu, Hawaii
Job Type: Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $22.05 /hour with competitive benefits package
Benefit Highlights:
- 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical Coverage through Kaiser or UHA – you chose the best option for your family
- 401K or Roth with 4% Employer Match
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Summary of Position:
The primary responsibilities of the Shelter Advocate are to provide advocacy and facilitation support services to domestic violence survivors who are admitted to the Shelter. The Shelter Advocate will provide individual advocacy, crisis intervention, and individual counseling for clients admitted to the shelter including intervention and crisis counseling for clients experiencing episodes of trauma response, mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or medical emergencies. This position also manages the intake and discharge procedures for each client as assigned. This position is under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager.
Education / Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or equivalent human services field, required PLUS one (1) year experience support and advocacy services in the field of intimate partner violence plus one (1) year experience working with children in a group or individual setting, preferred, OR
- High School Diploma, required PLUS three (3) year’s experience proving support and advocacy services in the field of intimate partner violence plus three (3) years’ experience working with children in a group or individual setting, required
Salary : $22
