Mid-Shift Direct Services Advocate
Hours : 11 am – 8 pm (hour break) 40 hours per week
Reports to : Shelter Supervisor
Qualifications :
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Basic knowledge, understanding and experience working with victims of domestic violence and / or sexual assault.
- Good listener, self-motivated, team player
- Ability to respond effectively to crises.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Communication and public speaking skills
Responsibilities :
Direct client services to include trauma informed care, advocacy, in-take, protection orders, and sexual assault.Provide on-call crisis advocacy alternating one night a week, weekend and holiday rotation with other on-call crisis advocates.Respond to emergency requests and / or needs by clients.Document all interactions as required.Maintain safety and security precautions.Track and report donations received. Stock where required.Crisis intervention and safety planning with clients / potential clients.Complete room checks.Shelter upkeep.Other duties as assigned.Hours of work :
Monday through Friday; occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.Ability to adjust hours as needed to cover events and needs of the position.J-18808-Ljbffr