Advocate - Sheltering & Housing *Part-Time *1St Shift

We are Family Resources

 Family Resources is a nonprofit social services agency that was founded in 1849. Our mission is to support successful lives to build strong communities. Family Resources values safety, integrity, trauma-informed care, partnerships, and diversity & inclusion.

Employee Benefits:

• 32-Hour Work Week 
• Affordable health, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability (majority of premium is covered by employer).
• Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer).
• Paid time options:
  • 24 hours of personal time. *
  • 40 hours of self-care. *

*prorated at date of hire & resets January 1st each year.

• Longevity leave – after 10 years of full-time employment, we pay you, to take 320 hours off to rejuvenate and not use any paid time off options.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) 50% matching up to 10% & financial planning guidance.
• Pet insurance options.
• $25.00 cell phone reimbursement.
• $0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 5 Free self-care sessions (ex: massage, acupuncture, red light therapy) at our local Healing Hearts Center.

Other Extras

• Work/Life Balance
• Employer qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment
• Manageable workloads

Family Resources runs on Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) purely. When hiring we look at the whole body, The Head, The Heart, and The Briefcase for hiring success. When we hire we ensure you:

• Are the “Right Person, for the Right Seat”.
• You get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it.
• Your values align with the agency’s values.
• With EOS Living Your Ideal Life Means:
  • Doing what you love – “spending your days doing things you love and are great at – things you do that give you energy and that you’re passionate about”
  • With people you love – “being with people you really love being around, who are enjoyable and uplifting, and with whom you can be your authentic self.”
  • Making a huge difference - “making a huge impact and leaving a legacy whether it’s with the world, your employees, clients/customers, family, friends or yourself”
  • Being compensated appropriately - “making as much money as you want by providing value to others, helping them get what they want”
  • With time for other passions – “Having time to pursue the other activities you’re passionate about in your personal life”
• Operate by managing and strengthening the 6 key components – Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction.

Individuals who thrive at Family Resources include those who:

• Live our values. Understand that this isn’t just a job. The work is about trying to change ourselves and the communities we live in.
• Engage in self-reflection for personal growth.
• Are self-advocates. Balance respecting leadership with proactively bringing up conversations about organizational needs.
• Have some humility and knowing no one person has all the answers.
• Be Patient.
• Values feedback.
• Can work as part of a team, and move work forward independently.
• Draw on both lived experience and knowledge that comes from reflection, conversation, and research in carrying out their job duties.

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Open.
• Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience Required: Any relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience Preferred: Equivalent combination of education and experience, paid or volunteer human service experience (with children, domestic violence, and sexual assault victims).
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.  Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.

Position Specifics

• Position Hours: 1st shift, primarily Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday between 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
• Part-Time, hourly position at $27.05/Hour
• Location: Scott County, IA
• Part-time benefits offered

Position Details

The Advocate of Shelter & Housing will provide comprehensive trauma-informed and survivor-centered services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. This position will provide case management, housing advocacy, immediate shelter and related supportive services, and emotional support to all shelter residents. This position will also provide follow-up services with residents who have transitioned out of Shelter. In addition, this position will provide emotional support and crisis intervention to callers on the 24-hour crisis line. This position must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. This position will participate in the 12-hour on-call shelter backup rotation. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor of Shelter & Housing. This position will need to have a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a member of Family Resources, you will have an EOS leader who:

• Gives clear directions
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Acts with the greater good in mind
• Delegates appropriately
• Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company
• Makes their expectations clear
• Communicates well
• Has effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you one time per month
• Rewards and recognizes your performance