What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate position at Groundworks Collaborative?
Position Title: Shelter Advocate (2nd and 3rd Shifts with Weekend Availability)
15% Shift Differential for Overnight Shifts
Benefits: Groundworks is proud to offer excellent benefits (valued at over $23,000) to our employees -https://tinyurl.com/GW-Benefits-Package
Including 100% coverage by Groundworks of Employee's Individual Health Insurance Premium and Deductible.
Work Site: 54 South Main Street, Brattleboro; 81 Royal Road, Brattleboro
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Classification: Full-time, Part-Time or Per Diem
Weekly Hours: 8 to 40 hours per week, opportunities for overtime when available.
Hiring for:
- Weekday Evenings
- Weekends
- Per Diem (Substitute)
If you want a position in a supportive team environment that creates real positive change for people in vulnerable situations, Groundworks may be a perfect fit for you.
Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 as a result of the merger of the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center and Morningside Shelter. We work with people and systems, creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. Groundworks fosters a team environment that includes a culture of understanding and holds the people we serve in unconditional positive regard without placing blame on the individual client for the vulnerable situation(s) they’re experiencing.
Summary
The Advocate is a frontline staff person in our shelter and housing programs. They are responsible for fostering a healthy and supportive community for and with our clients. Advocates work within a team to manage daily operations and support clients utilizing compassion and a harm reduction approach.
You can see the full job description here: https://tinyurl.com/GWAdvocate
Equal Opportunity Employment
Business activities such as hiring, promotion and compensation of employees, are all conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age and any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our employees, and all of those with whom we do business, all Groundworks staff are expected to ensure a working environment that is free from all forms of harassment.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.76 - $25.34 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25