What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Relief Advocate position at Sistercare, Inc.?
Position Summary: Responsible for providing supportive services to residential clients, assessment for those seeking emergency services, advocacy, and referrals to community agencies.
Qualifications:
· Associate degree in human services, social work, criminal justice, or psychology and/or related experience required.
· Knowledge of domestic violence and child development is desired.
· Ability to work flexible hours: averaging 24 hours per week.
o Weekdays (M-F) 5 pm – 10 pm
o Weekends (Sat & Sun) day: 8 am – 2 pm
2 pm- 8 pm
o Back-up (Sun night – Thurs) 10 pm – 8 am
o Back-up (Fri night – Sat night) 8 pm- 8 am
o Back-up is used to relieve full-time staff on vacation, sickness, etc., however, is rarely needed.
* Experience in the human service field, preferably with women and children in a crisis situation.
* Understanding intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children.
* Ability to relate in a non-judgmental, supportive basis to individuals who are experiencing a wide range of problems.
* Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations on an independent basis.
* Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license, a vehicle to be used for work related travel and vehicle insurance.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Loan forgiveness
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
