Shelter Advocate

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About the job: DAIS Shelter Advocates work to ensure

that victims of intimate partner violence and their children staying in

our emergency shelter have a safe, dignified, and empowered experience

as they work to address the impact of intimate partner violence in their

lives. Shelter Advocates utilize the principles of trauma informed care

and the empowerment philosophy of advocacy to support DAIS clients.

Shelter Advocates help to maintain cleanliness and order in shelter

common areas while engaging residents in efforts, clean and prepare

rooms for new residents, assist with daily living needs, conduct shelter

intakes and orientations, and communicate communal living guidelines.

The Shelter Advocate role is an awake position; current coverage needs

include weekdays, weekends, occasional overnights, and holidays as

needed. If you\'re passionate about working in role like this, and you

meet the minimum requirements of the position, we\'d love to hear from

you. Primary responsibilities include: Maintaining cleanliness in

shelter common areas, including the shelter kitchen; engaging clients to

participate in efforts Cleaning and preparing rooms for client intakes

Assisting clients with daily living needs Understanding and utilizing

principles of trauma informed care and the empowerment philosophy of

advocacy to support clients Conducting shelter intakes and shelter

orientations Supporting other client and crisis services as needed,

including providing help line coverage, monitoring security cameras, and

providing building access to shelter clients Communicating shelter rules

and communal living guidelines to clients and addressing difficulties or

problems that arise Maintaining professionalism and professional

boundaries with clients and staff alike Work Environment and Physical

Demands: Work requires the ability to ascend or descend stairs, as well

as the agility to move about and position oneself efficiently to perform

physical tasks and address emergency situations. Position requires the

ability to monitor, and observe the activities of clients, and the

children of clients, within the facility and to detect, discern, or

exchange information both in person and over the telephone to address

resident inquiries and needs. Regularly exposed to cleaning products,

chemicals, and solvents. Occasionally works in outdoor weather

conditions. Routinely requires the ability to move or transport supplies

or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, while ascending or

descending stairs. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: High

school graduates or equivalent required Two years of experience working

with trauma survivors required Experience in a residential setting &

Crisis Intervention Strongly Preferred Experience In Crisis Intervention

and knowledge of domestic violence issues preferred Excellent computer

Skills Including Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Preferred Bilingual

abilities a plus \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: ALL

applications (regardless of submission method) should have the

following: Cover letter, resume and DAIS application (found on our

website) Application materials may be mailed to 2102 Fordem Ave.,

Madison, WI 53704 Attn: Human Resources Apply Online:

https://abuseintervention.org/jobs/ Fax a Rsum: Fax cover letter, resume

& DAIS application to 608-284-2134 Other: All applications must include

a cover letter, resume & DAIS application to be considered by our hiring

team.