Bilingual Resident Advocate

About the role

The Bridge is in search of a Resident Advocate who will provide direct services to residents in a 100-bed emergency shelter setting for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and women and children experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake of residents, provide orientation to educate resident about emergency shelter guidelines, services available, make room assignment;
• Supervise residents to ensure compliance with shelter guidelines and maintain overall safety while providing quality client services;
• Prepare documentation of services provided in compliance with grants using clear and concise narratives; and maintain statistical records for files as assigned;
• Update and assist with overseeing the HCDV shelter bed database;
• Ensure TBOTW account is updated and accurate bed availability is noted, daily;
• Conduct routine walk-through of facility to monitor, and assist with the cleanliness of the shelter to help ensure resident safety; and comply with shelter guidelines;
• Provide orientation to volunteers and new staff as designated;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 7am-7pm. Monday - Thursday; 3pm-11pm; Friday; 7pm-11pm.
• $33,696 annually
• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's degree is highly desired.
• Two years' experience providing direct care in social services or residential setting with at-risk clientele.
• Bilingual Required; English/Spanish.
• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's degree is highly desired.
• Two years' experience providing direct care in social services or residential setting with at-risk clientele.
• Bilingual Required; English/Spanish.
• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Skills

• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• $33,696 annually

Schedule

• Full Time
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 7am-7pm. Monday - Thursday; 3pm-11pm; Friday; 7pm-11pm.