What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate - Overnight position at Sojourner Center?
Overview
Job Summary
Provides safety, support and resources for individuals and families through case management within the framework of a variety programs and a focus on addressing trauma related to domestic violence. Engages with residents in one-on-one case management sessions, assisting residents in identifying and addressing individualized needs, offering resources and education.
Schedule: four-day schedule, 9:00pm-8:00am
Rate of Pay: $18.00/hr. ($18.90/hr. after bilingual assessment)
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Competencies (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
To perform the essential functions of this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem solving/critical thinking/crisis intervention—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Interpersonal skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
- Compassionate and empathic service provision—the individual provides caring, quality support to residents, staff, and others.
- Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.
- Written communication—the individual presents data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
- Computer skills – the individual demonstrates basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word, timekeeping system, Internet searching, keyboarding, and ability to learn other specialized computer applications.
- Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
- Performance quality—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work.
- Adaptability/flexibility—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR, Associates degree in a related field plus two (2) years of related experience; OR, High School Diploma plus four (4) years of related experience.
- Prefer experience in family violence programs.
- Ability to obtain a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR, and First Aid certification.
- Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of automobile insurance, and Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Sojourner Center’s insurance company.
- Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.
Salary : $18 - $19