Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate

Description:

AWARE supports domestic and sexual violence victims through strength-based advocacy that promotes survivors’ unique abilities, identities, experiences and healing journey. As a Shelter Advocate you maintain survivors’ self-determination and safety and are a lifeline as victims seek resources for housing, physical and mental health needs, financial support and children’s issues. Our advocates provide 24/7 shelter coverage, crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessments, referral services and education, training and outreach activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Agreement with and adherence to AWARE’s foundational, non-discrimination practices and our guiding mission.
• Assessment of participant’s safety needs, provide safety planning, follow-up and safety checks.
• Demonstrate trauma-informed service, recognize emergencies and act to ensure participant and staff safety.
• Use de-escalation techniques to defuse tense situations and, if needed, request law enforcement assistance.
• Self-regulate and maintain an awareness of personal triggers and reactions. Practice regular self and community care to prevent and mitigate secondary trauma.
• Assist and accompany families working with other agencies such as the Office of Children’s Services, JAHMI, etc.
• Facilitate shelter upkeep and hygiene, including room checks and regular maintenance of common spaces. Provide motivational support to residents to increase willingness and completion of communal chores.
• Maintain clear and direct communication in client electronic files.
• Enhance our supportive, dedicated team through seamless communication, cooperative teamwork, mentoring of new advocates and positive relationships with community partners.

Open until filled.

visit: visit: https://awareak.org/

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@awareak.org. For more information, call Janna Auger at (907) 586-6623 ext. 333 or email jobs@awareak.org

Our dedication to safer, stronger relationships extends beyond the people we serve. We are a cohesive team supporting the mental and physical health and growth of each other in an effort to whole-heartedly support our participants. At AWARE, we shine as a team, but also recognize the individual gifts that make each of us uniquely positioned to eliminate oppression, gender violence, and violence against children. Join us on this mission. You are welcome here.

AWARE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person