HEAL & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Mission

Empowering people affected by domestic violence

Our Vision

To End Abuse for Life

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This position is for an advocate working four 10-hour shifts (may include weekends, day and/or swing shifts).

HEAL Resident Advocate

Primary/Essential Job Functions: The Resident Advocate reports to Shelter Manager. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position.

Duties include:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the shelter residents
• Provide crisis intervention, information and referral services
• Provide orientation to new shelter residents
• Assist in the development of a service plan for residents
• Ensure residents’ understanding of empowerment plan goals
• Provide referrals to residents to achieve their empowerment plan goals
• Monitor resident’s progress toward empowerment plan goals
• Assist residents to develop a personal safety plan
• Assist and link residents to life skill development, education/employment exploration and training
• Assist residents in meeting emergency needs such as clothing, household items and transportation, as well as ongoing needs, such as medications and medical appointments, housing and financial assistance
• Assist residents in accessing legal services to address the need for Protection Orders, separation/dissolution and child custody issues
• Work with other Resident Advocates to ensure residents understanding of shelter requirements and contracts
• Establish and supervise residents in shared-household-maintenance responsibilities, including shopping for and preparing meals, supervising children in the shelter and upkeep of the facility

• Maintain client files and documents case management hours and referrals
• Monitor security system for interior and exterior of shelter
• Any additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass a national criminal background check
• Must have a valid, clean driving record and NM driver's license
• Must complete CPR & First Aid class within 60 days of employment and Core Advocacy Training within 6 months, then 20 hours of annual training thereafter
• Must be able to stand, sit, lift approximately 50 pounds and walk up and down stairs
• Bilingual preferred

Compensation:

• The pay is $13.00 per hour to start, with a 90 day probationary period, after which the pay increases to $14.00. This will be payable every two weeks through automatic deposit.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues immediately upon hire
• Up to $2000 annual bonus based on achievement of on enhanced performance goals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person