Relief Advocate (PT/As Needed)

Job Title: Relief Advocate (As-Needed)

Job Location: Northern Rhode Island Shelter

Position Info: Hours vary, this is an “as-needed” role that provides coverage evenings, weekends, holidays, and during staff absences. 

Reports to: Manager of Human Trafficking Programs

Salary:  $18/hour, eligible to earn paid sick time at the rate of 1 hr paid time for every  35 hours worked.

Basic Function: Responsible for weekend, evening, and/or as-needed coverage of the daily operation of Sojourner House’s Shelter(s), which include a Safe House, shelter for victims of trafficking, and shelter for male-identified victims, as well as the helpline, creating an atmosphere of advocacy where guests are able to heal and redirect their lives. Relief Advocates must be available to work in person at one of our shelter or safe house locations. 

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment at the shelter facility.

• Provide all temporary guests of the shelter with the support and assistance they need, including emotional support, education on domestic violence, in adjusting to their new environment.

• Answer the helpline providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and referral information to clients.

• Perform intake interviews and refer cases to full-time case managers if the shelter is the appropriate place for the client. If so, orient the client to the facility. If not, direct the client to the appropriate services available to them.

• Support clients to secure basic needs: food, clothing, safety, transportation, education, etc. Support their work towards their personal goals.

• Support guests to follow shelter rules and procedures, creating an environment of trust and community.

• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility as needed.

• Maintain communication with other shelter staff.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or as required.

Salary : $18