Residential Case Maintenance Worker/Child Adv

Summary :

The Residential Case Maintenance Worker / Child Advocate will work with the Residential Case Manager providing follow up case maintenance to established service plans and provide direct supportive services to children who have experienced domestic violence in a trauma informed approach. This position will help in the administration and management of the shelter / transitional housing facility program in conjunction with the Director of Residential Services. This position will provide case management and advocacy to resident victims and their children of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Must be dedicated to the mission of YWCA York.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• When on duty : Responsible for security of building, contents of building, and the well being of building occupants. Must hold scheduled fire evacuation drill monthly and orient new residents to evacuation procedures.
• Conduct intakes when necessary providing orientation to new residents, answer hot line, perform hospital accompaniments as needed.
• Provide emotional support to children, coordinate and implement children’s programs as needed.
• Provide intake interviews and develop service plans for each child by meeting with each parent to establish individual needs of the child.
• Advocate on behalf of children with outside agencies maintain cooperative working relationships with other community resources as needed.
• Provide parenting skills through individual and or group counseling, also facilitates children support group as needed.
• Participate in house meetings, staff meetings, and direct service meetings.
• Maintain statistics, children’s files and reports as require by PCADV
• Responsible for the children’s areas within the emergency shelter and children’s programming room.
• Maintain confidential materials associated with the agency’s clients and files.
• Work with the Director of Residential Services, Residential Coordinator / Case Manager and / or Residential Coordinator in menu planning, food shopping when necessary and keeping a running inventory of food and household supplies.
• Must be able to flex work schedule based upon the operational needs of the Emergency Shelter
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience :

High School diploma or equivalency certificate.

Must complete PCAR / PCCD / PCADV advocate training within 90 days of employment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Skill in the provision of services to victims of domestic violence in crisis; strong decision-making ability. Ability to supervise and work cooperatively with other staff members.

Competencies :

Physical Requirements :

Full-time, 40 hours, must be able to work weekends and holidays.