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Position: Shelter Advocate HOPE is dedicated to ending domestic violence by providing a wide range of services for victims and facilitating social change. We are currently seeking a part-time Shelter Advocate for weekend day and overnight shifts as well as weekday overnight shifts and holidays. This position serves victims of domestic violence and their children in a shelter setting. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently with people in crisis situations, awareness of available social services in East Central Illinois, excellent verbal and written skills, and good communication skills. Must be willing to work overnight weekends and/or day shifts. Must also be willing to work overnights during the weekday. Holiday and Observed Holiday shifts also available. Job Description: Responsibilities: Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be responsible, mature, flexible, capable of handling crisis situations and willing to work with a wide variety of adults and their dependent children. 40 hour domestic violence training and successful completion of a background check required. Must have excellent verbal and written skills. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality form indicating that the privacy of HOPE clients, staff and volunteers will be maintained.
Non-Exempt. Part-time position. Position is primarily responsible for advocacy, case management and counseling for shelter clients and their dependent children. Responsible to the Supervisor of Shelter Services.
Full Time
$30k-39k (estimate)
04/26/2024
05/14/2024
hope-eci.org
CHARLESTON, IL
25 - 50
1979
ALTHEA PENDERGAST
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
The mission of HOPE of East Central Illinois is to empower persons to live independent, non-violent lives through the provisions of Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education.
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