Shelter Advocate - SafeHouse Center

Our client, SafeHouse Center, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide safety, support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children, and to work relentlessly to change the systems and attitudes that allow this abuse to continue. More information can be found on their website.

The Shelter Advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, support and resources to
survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault and their children residing in the
SafeHouse Center Shelter.

Essential Functions:

• Provide case management to survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual
  Assault in the form of advocacy, support and counseling in accordance with
  SafeHouse Center's policies and mission. Maintain assigned caseload.
• Staff the 24-hour on-call duties for residential services during business hours,
  weeknights and weekends as assigned, including coverage of the 24-hour
  HelpLine.
• Assist in the general upkeep and function of the shelter facility including the
  maintenance and cleaning of residential bedrooms and common areas.
• Assist in the promotion of domestic violence and sexual assault services through
  public speaking and tabling engagements.
• This position is based at the agency but requires the ability to travel locally on a
  regular basis in agency vehicle to transport residents.
• This position primarily works in an office environment and requires frequent
  sitting, standing, walking, lifting and moving of items.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with each client to determine their strengths, challenges and
  goals. Provide appropriate referrals and resources.
• Document all services provided for, with or on behalf of clients.
• Assist in the promotion of safe communal living for all residents.
• Facilitate residential support group as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between SafeHouse Center, our clients and community
  members.
• Abide by confidentiality policy at all times.
• Report any knowledge or suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Staff may occasionally be required to travel locally and regionally in their own
  vehicle to attend conferences or other related events.
• 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 valid driver's license and the ability to obtain vehicle
  insurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in human services field or two years' experience in a human
  services field preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, and
  teamwork
• Competency in crisis management
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the unique circumstances of underserved
  populations and to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
• Fluency in language(s) other than English preferred
• Public speaking and training facilitation experience preferred

We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, and
LGBTQ people bring unique and important perspectives that immensely help our
clients. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do.
Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or
who are members of other marginalized communities.

Current Openings for Shelter Advocate SafeHouse Center Jobs at Karen Andrews Group