Shelter Advocates (Part-Time)
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Accountability: reports to the manager of shelter servicesHours: approximately 20-25 hours per week, including variable day, evening, weekends, holidays, and potentially overnight shiftsSummary/ObjectiveThe Shelter Advocate promotes the mission and models the values of Anna Marie's Alliance by providing direct support to residents.Minimum Education & Experience Requirementsâ ¢ Four-year degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, sociology) or two years relevant work experience.â ¢ Fully operational vehicle, valid driver's license, and current car insurance.Other Requirementsâ ¢ Experience working with persons living with chronic mental illness and/or chemical dependency issues.Essential Functions1. Provides advocacy and support on women's behalf; this includes assistance in acquiring housing, financial assistance, and employment.2. Responds to crisis situations on telephone and within the shelter promptly, and provides resource information and referrals to women in our facility.3. Maintains shelter security at all times. Gains a clear understanding of the shelter security system.4. Welcomes new residents and assists in identifying immediate needs during the intake process.5. Meets with residents to help set goals, which must include housing.6. Assists women in identifying their strengths and in exploring solutions to barriers through the provision of information on local resources and assistance with personal skill-building.7. Conscientiously communicates information between shifts through logging and shift change activities.8. Maintains client confidentiality and follows safety policies.9. Assists women in identifying problems and exploring solutions to those problems.10. Keeps accurate records of statistics and gives them to the executive assistant daily.11. Follows Anna Marie's Alliance's policies, protocols, and procedures.12. Works effectively with persons who have diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds.13. Arrives to work promptly and regularly.14. Assists in housekeeping chores.15. Participates in check-in meetings on a quarterly basis, and in other meetings, as requested.16. Performs other duties as assigned.Leadershipâ ¢ Exhibits confidence in self and others, and inspires trust and respect.â ¢ Accepts feedback from others.â ¢ Displays passion and optimism for the mission of Anna Marie's Alliance.Knowledgeâ ¢ Understands how to utilize Trauma-Informed Care when working with victims.â ¢ Understands the unique problems encountered by domestic violence victims in need of advocacy services.â ¢ Responds to victims and their children with appropriate interpersonal communication and intervention skills.Accountabilityâ ¢ Must be on time for scheduled shifts.â ¢ Establishes and maintains clear boundaries with clients regarding personal life.â ¢ Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working on a team.Communicationâ ¢ Demonstrates a willingness to share ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same.â ¢ Displays understanding of chemical dependency and mental health issues.Valuing and Leveraging Diversityâ ¢ Treats all people with dignity and respect.â ¢ Demonstrates the ability to work with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, economic, and LGBTQ backgrounds.â ¢ Values diversity and leverages the benefits of different perspectives.Emotional Intelligenceâ ¢ Demonstrates the ability to tolerate ambiguous and stressful situations.â ¢ Balances emotions with reason and logic.Work Environmentâ ¢ Primarily, work is performed in an office environment.â ¢ Occasionally required to perform light housekeeping duties.Physical DemandsThis position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 30-35 lbs. This position is responsible for doing occasional light housekeeping such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dishes, packing, and other household chores. Must be able to stay awake and alert during all work hours.TravelThis position requires occasional travel in the local area. Out of the area and overnight travel is rarely required.To apply, fill out the application below or send a resume to MaryR@.Questions? Call 320.###.#### and ask for Mary.#J-18808-Ljbffr