SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone, Inc.)

Shelter Advocate

35 Hours per week (non-exempt)

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience and skills
• Experience in the field of domestic violence, counseling or related field
• Ability to work independently and handle emergency situations
• Knowledge of community resources
• Access to private transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Computer proficiency

Position Specific Duties:

• Reports to Bridge House/Shelter Manager
• Provide direct services: intake assessment, safety and goal planning, options counseling, women’s empowerment group for residents, referrals to community resources, advocacy/accompaniment according to PCADV and HAP guidelines
• Assist residents in identifying housing, financial, medical and educational needs
• Be responsible for the security, maintenance and cleanliness of the building
• Be responsible for purchasing food and supplies
• Assist clients with children’s domestic violence issues, forms of non-physical discipline, basic parenting skills and community resources for children
• Provide age appropriate children’s groups and recreational activities
• Manage the volunteer program

General Duties:

• Provide crisis/options counseling, referrals, safety planning and shelter options
• Provide emergency shelter coverage as necessary
• Participate in conducting PCADV 40 hour volunteer training
• Responsible for completing 10 hours of additional training per year
• Maintain accurate client files and documentation in ETO database according to funding contracts in a timely manner
• Attend all staff meetings
• Maintain flexible working hours
• Rotational hotline (on-call) coverage required
• Responsible for receiving and storing donations
• Uphold SAFE policies, procedures, and confidentiality
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned or required

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a criminal background check, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance
• Must be able to provide references
• Must complete SAFE’s 40 hour Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate Training required by PCADV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person