Shelter Advocate

SafeHouse Center seeks a Shelter Advocate to join our ­Shelter Program to provide crisis support and advocacy to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.

The Shelter Advocate plays a vital role in delivering the support and resources needed to survivors and ensure the upkeep of the Shelter facility.

We are looking for individuals able to provide survivor-centered empowerment-based support, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional understanding and assistance, and education.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Provide direct crisis support and intervention services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in the form of general advocacy, one-on-one crisis support, and/or group work support.
• Staff the 24-hour on-call duties for residential services during business hours, weeknights and weekends as assigned.
• Assist in the general upkeep and function of the shelter facility including the maintenance and cleaning of residential bedrooms and common areas.
• Maintain assigned caseload. Work collaboratively with each survivor to determine their strengths, challenges and goals. Provide appropriate referrals and resources.
• Assist in the promotion of domestic and sexual violence services through public speaking and tabling engagements.
• Abide by confidentiality policy at all times including mandated reporting guidelines to DHHS.
• Be cross-trained to assist with other agency duties occasionally to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and align with our organization’s values.

Working Environment & Requirements:

• This position is based at the agency and primarily works in an office environment.
• Staff may occasionally be required to travel locally and regionally in agency or own vehicle
• This position requires flexibility in scheduling and job function as some services require 24 hour coverage including during popular holiday times (most notably – but not necessarily limited to – the time around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s).
• This position requires a minimum age of 21, valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain vehicle insurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent of 2 years of professional experience. Lived experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis for meeting requirements.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Previous experience in crisis intervention is preferred.
• Previous experience working effectively with people from diverse racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds is preferred.
• Fluency in language(s) other than English is desired

Compensation and Benefits:

• $20.68/hour, 40 hours per week
• Generous time off package including paid-time off, medical time and 9 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after 1 year of full time employment.
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Care Network with optional vision and dental insurance. Also option to add dependents and partner
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan (Simple IRA) with employer contribution match of 2%
• Certified Employer for Federal Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Regularly scheduled individual and group supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person