What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Advocate - 2nd Shift position at Personal Development Center?
Job Summary:
The Shelter Advocate is responsible for providing trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic abuse and their children including assistance with daily living needs, support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, parenting support, information, and referrals. This position is also responsible for cleaning and preparing rooms for new residents, ensuring common areas remain clean, ensuring a welcoming and safe living environment for residents, and answering the 24-hour crisis line to provide emergency support to victims.
Experience & Skills:
Experience in or ability to provide support services to adults, and youth utilizing residential services; knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, and harassment; an understanding of trauma and its effects on individuals and families, knowledge of coping skills and strategies; and be a creative problem solver. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; and be able to work with high conflict and emotional situations. Physical ability to clean along with lift and move furniture as needed.
Hours:
Full-time position/hourly/non-exempt; work shifts include evening hours, which may fall on a holiday to ensure adequate coverage of the shelter program.
We are looking to hire someone for 2nd shift (Monday through Friday evenings)
Schedule would be: Monday through Thursdays from 4pm - Midnight & Friday from 4pm - 10pm for (38 hours/week).
Salary:
Starting at $20.00/hour
Other:
Background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Marshfield, WI 54449 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Marshfield, WI 54449: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20