What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend/Overnight Shelter Advocate position at The Hannah Center, Inc.?
Resident Advocate – Part-Time | Weekends & Overnights
Pay: from $12.25 per hour
Hannah Center | Marshfield & Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Make a Difference in the Lives of Women!
Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others? Hannah Center is seeking caring and dedicated individuals to join our team as part-time Resident Advocates.
Hannah Center is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing a safe, nurturing home for women facing life crises. Through compassionate guidance, encouragement, and practical life skills, we help women build a foundation for stability, independence, and hope for the future.
As a Resident Advocate, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, supportive home environment while encouraging residents to grow, take responsibility, and work toward their personal goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate support, encouragement, and guidance to residents.
- Foster a safe, respectful, positive, and home-like atmosphere.
- Encourage independence, accountability, and healthy life choices.
- Assist residents with daily activities, meal preparation, and household responsibilities.
- Monitor household activities and ensure residents follow program guidelines and expectations.
- Help residents navigate challenges and resolve conflicts in a respectful, professional manner.
- Complete routine household walkthroughs, light housekeeping, and required daily documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Provide transportation for residents as needed.
- Communicate resident needs, concerns, and incidents to the Program Coordinator.
- Remain on-site and available to respond to resident needs throughout assigned shifts.
- Work collaboratively with Hannah Center staff to support our mission and values.
Qualifications & Skills
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- A compassionate, patient, and nonjudgmental attitude.
- Strong communication and active listening skills.
- Dependability, honesty, and good judgment.
- The ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
- Healthy boundaries and the ability to hold residents accountable with kindness and consistency.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Respect for and commitment to Hannah Center's Christian mission and values.
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Schedule & Working Conditions
Overnight Shift: 9:00 PM – 8:00 AM
- Employees are paid for the full 11-hour overnight shift, including designated sleep hours.
- Designated sleep hours are from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, provided residents do not require assistance.
- Resident Advocates must remain on-site throughout their shift and be available to respond to resident needs or emergencies.
- Private sleeping accommodations are provided.
- Meals with residents are provided.
- Part-time positions include weekend shifts and rotating holidays.
Benefits
- Paid designated sleep hours on overnight shifts
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid orientation and training
- Supportive, faith-based work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and families
About Hannah Center
At Hannah Center, we believe every woman deserves compassion, dignity, and the opportunity for a new beginning.
Our Mission: Empowering women facing crisis to find strength, recovery, and hope for new life through compassionate, faith-based guidance. Where new life begins
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Weekends, overnights, and rotating holidays
Work Location: In person
Join Our Team!
If you have a heart for helping others and want to be part of a team that offers hope, encouragement, and new beginnings, we invite you to apply!
Come be part of something meaningful at Hannah Center.
Pay: From $12.25 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12