Relief Direct Service Advocate

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct shelter intakes as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Help residents become acquainted with shelter and other residents and provide counseling to resident upon arrival.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the facility and property (including, but not limited to: vacuuming, laundry area, shoveling, mopping, and take trash out).
• Enforce shelter rules and guidelines.
• Engage with residents at meal time and ensure that residents clean up their area prior to leaving dining area.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain client records.

  Qualifications

  • Aceessory\'s degree plus 1 - 3 years of experience in human services;
  • Experience working in residential setting;
  • 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;
  • Must be able to be covered by the agency's insurance policy;
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

    Introductory Period

    All employment at the YWCA begins with a 150-day Introductory Period.