Weekend Residential Advocate - DV Residence
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Weekend Residential Advocate - DV Residence

The Retreat

Location: East Hampton,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-23T19:17:29Z

Job Description:
What's the difference between a job and a rewarding profession?One is simply a means to an end; the other provides meaningful work with a sense of purpose and belonging.At The Retreat, we believe the work we do is meaningful and rewarding. We are committed to ending intimate partner violence in our community by providing no-fee counseling, legal services, shelter, and education programs to anyone experiencing abuse or sexual assault.The Retreat offers an excellent benefits package, including affordable health insurance and generous PTO including vacation, sick and personal time.Remote work is not available for this position. The Residential Shelter operates 24 hours/365 days.RESIDENTIAL ADVOCATE: Ensure the safety and security of the Shelter and its residents, assist with daily activities and ensure cleanliness. Monitor issues, deescalate as needed. Maintain proper documentation and reporting procedures.Available Positions:
  • Friday/Saturday - 8:30am - 4:30pm, 4:30pm - 12:30am
  • Saturday/Sunday - 8:30am - 4:30pm, 4:30pm - 12:30am
  • Sunday/Monday - 8:30am - 4:30pm , 4:30pm - 12:30am
Per Diem opportunities available for on call shifts based on your availability.Responsibilities include:
  • Conduct a minimum of three walk-about security checks during each 8-hour shift, including client rooms, living room, basement, and outside grounds; maintain an awareness at all times of who is in the building
  • Lead fire drills and emergency evacuations
  • Provide emergency coverage as needed
  • Ensure client locks medications in appropriate safe, document medications in medical folder
  • Oversee the completion of chores by clients and ensure that clients are following house guidelines
  • Assist clients, when necessary, with wake-ups for school, etc. Transport clients as necessary
Hot Line Management
  • Answer crisis hotline calls; process proper paperwork for all calls received; enter information into the database.
  • Training is provided.
QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalent, and experience in any of the following areas: social work, women's studies, psychology, or counseling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, and Google DocsOther requirements:
  • Must have a valid New York State Driver's License (Required)
  • Bilingual / Spanish (Preferred)
Visit our website at Apply online at THE RETREAT, INC. IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY, PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, FAMILIAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, PRIOR ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORD OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.Candidates must pass SCR, SEL, and OCFS Fingerprint background checks before hire.
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