Direct Service Advocate-DVSS-EOW

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct shelter intakes as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Help residents become acquainted with shelter and other residents upon arrival.
• Provide counseling to resident upon arrival and as needed throughout their stay.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the facility and property (including, but not limited to: vacuuming, laundry area, shoveling, mopping, and taking trash out).
• Ensure residents are following shelter schedule, including wake up times as applicable.
• Enforce shelter rules and guidelines.
• Engage with residents at meal time and ensure that residents clean up their area prior to leaving dining area.
• Ensure completion of chores as applicable.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain client records.
• Attend monthly staff Meetings.
• Perform Other Related Duties As Needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 1 - 3 years of experience in human services;
• Experience working in residential setting preferred;
• Familiarity with issues of domestic violence;
• Experience with survivors of gender-based violence and exploitation;
• Experience addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities;
• Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias;
• Ability to represent agency from a management perspective in an active union environment;
• Excellent written and organizational skills including computer skills;
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, and valid driver?s license required.
• Must be able to be covered by the agency's insurance policy.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.