Overnight/First Shift Advocate

Time Out is the only provider of comprehensive residential and community-based victim services in Gila County. We offer a 24/7 crisis hotline, 28 emergency beds, meals and basic essentials, and a full array of services to assist in the healing and growth of survivors. Time Out believes that every individual has a right to live in an environment free of all forms of abuse or the threat of abuse, and that domestic violence can be reduced through intervention and education of the person(s) and the community at large. Time Out's primary focus is to provide a safe sanctuary from abuse and domestic violence for the purpose of healing and growth.

Advocate Job Description:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent, plus minimum two years' experience in behavioral health, or related field preferred. Certification in CPR. Ability to obtain a level one fingerprint clearance card from Arizona Department of Public Safety.

NATURE AND SCOPE: This position is in a domestic violence residential facility (operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). This position requires the ability to work equally well with a diverse range of populations and ethnicities including crime victims', project donors, law enforcement, medical, and court professionals. Must be responsive to co-occurring disorders that arise from trauma; including substance abuse and mental health disorders. In addition to the hourly base pay, there is an overnight differential pay rate.

Accountabilities:

• Provide crisis intervention to adults and children who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault
• Answer agency phones, maintain call-log, screen hotline calls to determine eligibility.
• Perform in-take, orientation, case management, safety planning, one on one interaction, personal history, staffing, daily progress notes, and exit interviews for residents in our facility
• Research, and make appropriate referrals, to outside services to develop holistic support
• Transport and accompany residents to community locations in company vehicle
• Demonstrate assertiveness skills in mediation between residents, as needed
• Assist in training new staff and volunteers. Participate in outreach projects as requested
• Adhere to strict state and agency policies on confidentiality regarding agency residents, guests, volunteers, employees or other business matters; always maintain professionalism
• Participate in staff & advocate meetings and trainings as required
• Coordinate and delegate daily housekeeping activities; provide cleaning & hygienic supplies and attend to resident nutritional needs
• Process all donations using designated procedure
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Is flexible in providing back-up support for other job duties/titles
• Ability to deliver a clear and consistent message to staff, and residents, according to policy
• Ability to maintain control over the facility while on shift.
• Excellent written, verbal, common sense, nonjudgmental & listening capabilities
• Demonstrate strength in empowering and assisting victims to safe, self-sufficiency
• Ability to keep accurate/appropriate records that convey objective impression
• Effective organizational, problem solving, scheduling, and time management skills
• Ability to successfully complete background check and driving record check
• Possess current driver's license, agency required liability insurance and reliable automobile transportation
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18