Evening/overnight Shelter Advocate

Evening/Overnight shelter advocate

Currently Hours*:

Three shifts rotating every 4 weeks

Shift A: Sun 8am-8am Monday, Monday 5pm-8am

Shift B: Tues 5pm-8am Wed, Wed 5pm-8am Thurs, Thurs 10pm-8am Friday

Shift C: Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri 5pm-8am Sat, Sat 12 (noon)- 8am Sunday

*(these could change to accommodate scheduling and shelter coverage)

Reports to: Shelter Manager and/or Executive Director

Essential Functions:

· Provide coverage for our domestic violence hotline

· Provide trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic violence and their children including support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, parenting support, information, and referrals.

· Documents and records client services and hotline calls into client data system

· Communicates shelter rules and communal living guidelines to residents during shift.

· Maintain a safe, secure, stable environment for shelter residents, volunteers and staff

· understands and utilizes principles of trauma informed care and the empowerment philosophy of advocacy.

· Update log notes for the next advocate on duty

. Completes intakes during work shift.

· Models non-violent conflict resolution and uses non-violent forms of guidance.

. Models and actively promotes positive, nurturing interactions between adults and children in shelter.

. Makes rounds throughout the premises, and preforms daily room checks.

· Inform Shelter Manager of shelter needs: repairs, food shift, supplies, etc.

. Performs routine chores and cleaning tasks assigned to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the shelter.

. Attends and participates in scheduled meetings.

. Exhibits exemplary attendance and punctuality.

. Complies with company policies and procedures.

· Attend training as required by Serenity, Inc. policy and procedure’s and the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· strong morals and work ethic, non-judgmental expectations and philosophy toward people that are experiencing trauma and chaos

· Prefer associate degree or experience in social services or family violence.

· Excellent listening and communication skills,

· Above average writing skills

· Able to handle urgent and stressful situations

· Ability to pass Child Maltreatment Background checks

· Reliable transportation

· Data entry knowledge

Job Type: Can be part time or full time. Temporary with possibility of becoming permanent.

Pay: $11.00 - $12.78 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No