Residential Advocate

Job Description: Residential Advocate
Reports to: Shelter Coordinator

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent, some college preferred, life experience will be taken into consideration.
2. Ability to relate to individuals and groups in an empathetic, non-judgmental manner, possessing maximum insight and self-awareness to be confident in the role, with knowledge of personal capabilities and limitations.
3. Understanding of dynamics of family violence and the problems that victims of domestic and sexual violence face.
4. Leadership skills.
5. Possession of a valid S.C. driver’s license and an automobile that can be used during working hours.
6. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

1. Phone, In-takes, and Exits a. Answer crisis line, within three rings b. Fill out in-takes and exits, as needed c. Issue linens, clothing, and personal care items, as needed d. Assign rooms and give a tour of the shelter

2. Provide individual and family support for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

3. Complete monthly and quarterly program reports to funding sources.

4. Provide 24-hour back up to volunteers and staff who may not be able to meet scheduled commitments or who need assistance with in-take procedures and problems at the shelter.

5. Maintain accurate and current case files and complete necessary reporting forms

6. Attend staff and supervisory meetings as scheduled.

7. Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with agency staff and volunteers.

8. Develop progression techniques and skills by attending workshops and reviewing the literature.

9. Assist in training volunteers who assist in achieving Safe Passage’s objectives.

10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, all employees of Safe Passage:

• Must demonstrate respect for the dignity and equality of all people.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality per Safe Passage’s Policies.
• Display a commitment to the mission of the agency and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Staff must present a positive public image of the program through a high level of professionalism.
• Have the ability to travel, work flexible hours, and maintain a positive leadership role.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.

P.O. Box 11458 Rock Hill, SC 29731
803-329-3336 Admin. Ofc. / 803-329-3515 Fax / 803-329-2800 Crisis Line

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14