Residential Advocate PT Saturday and Sunday 3-11pm

In-Person Part-Time Position in Hayward, CA (Non-Exempt)

Reports To: Facility Manager (Betty’s Village)

Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, and wrap around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. There are no barriers to participate in our programs.  

RP is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection.  We value diversity, and equity across all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence including women, individuals with disabilities, people of color, and the LGBTQ community. We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. We encourage those with lived experience with housing instability, trafficking, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence to join our team.

You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path towards healing, and have an orientation towards survivor-centered services.

You are a go-getter who enjoys fast paced environments. You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple time-sensitive projects. You are flexible, creative, and take initiative in handling emergencies. 

What qualifications are required for this position?

You Are Also:

• Holding an Associate’s degree in social services or enrolled in a similar program at an accredited four year College/University. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Experienced in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and client advocacy.
• Experienced working in a domestic violence and or homeless setting providing direct services to women with children. 
• Understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships and a commitment to preventing violence in the home.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. 
• Certified inThe State mandated 40-hour Domestic Violence counselor certification.  Can be arranged after hiring.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. 
• In possession of a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, and be approved by RP insurance as a driver in order to drive agency vehicles.  If a staff member cannot be approved by RP insurance as a driver, employment might not be able to continue.  Instances where staff cannot be approved to drive will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine if employment can continue in their role without driving agency vehicles.  Items considered include but are not limited to: the shift the staff member holds and the frequency/necessity of driving during that shift, the amount of time before the staff member may be approved to drive by the insurance carrier, the availability of other staff on site to drive agency vehicles as program needs require, etc.
• Able to complete a background check, fingerprinting (Live Scan), and completion of all Community Care Licensing requirement documents.  Able to meet all licensing requirements of Community Care Licensing.

You will report to the Shelter Manager. The function of the Residential Advocate is to provide necessary shift coverage for the overall operation and function of RP shelter for individuals with a reported history of sex/labor trafficking, domestic violence, or who are at risk of such abuse. Additionally, the Residential Advocate will provide support and assistance to Case Management staff.

Responsibilities include

1. Monitor the shelter program during the day and evening shifts.
2. Perform telephone screening for potential clients.
3. Basic maintenance and cleaning tasks (cleaning, chore supervision, stocking, and general supply inventory).
4. Assist with data entry, filing and additional clerical duties.
5. Provide confidential, holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed services.
6. Orient new residents to shelter facilities.
7. Assist with general shelter operations.
8. Provide back-up in-person or phone shift coverage to other Shelter Programs as necessary                                                                                         
9. Fill out a functional timesheet by assigned due dates and in compliance with the time allocations.
10. Actively participate in reflective supervision
11. Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures in relation to duties of the job
12. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

This position is in-person. You are expected to be available on-site as necessary given business needs. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical activities, including lifting up to 25 pounds. You will be subject to frequent interruptions and must be able to multitask and handle stress.

Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required.

The pay scale for the Residential Advocate PT Saturday and Sunday 3-11pm (Betty's Village) is $25 per hour. The benefits that come with working at RP at part-time hours immediate vesting in our 403(b) with a generous match. This is a part-time, hourly position. This is an in-person position, with some days required in our Castro Valley Office. Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.

If all this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and, instead of a traditional cover letter, respond to the following prompts:

• Why do you want to work for RP and why are you a good fit for this role? (200 words max)
• Using the qualifications listed above (under Who You Are section), please list the top 5 qualification(s) that you feel you currently excel in and 2 qualifications you feel you will need to work toward proficiency. Please provide a brief explanation for each (a few sentences).

At RP, we are committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. Please also note that we are going to be especially excited about candidates who understand the unique nature of a mission-driven organization and have lived experience or direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or violent crime.

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