Shelter Advocate - HOPE of East Central Illinois : Job Details

Position: Shelter AdvocateHOPE is dedicated to ending domestic violence by providing a wide range of services for victims and facilitating social change. We are currently seeking a part-time Shelter Advocate for weekend day and overnight shifts as well as weekday overnight shifts, holidays, and observed holidays. This position serves victims of domestic violence and their children in a shelter setting. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently with people in crisis situations, awareness of available social services in East Central Illinois, excellent verbal and written skills, and good communication skills. Must be willing to work overnight weekday shifts and day and/or overnight shifts on the weekend. Some holidays and observed holidays also required. Pay starts at $18/hr, and is $20/hr for 3+ shifts worked per week. Job Description: Non-Exempt. Part-time position. Position is primarily responsible for advocacy, reviewing safety and goal plans, and emotional support for shelter clients and their dependent children. Responsible to the Supervisor of Shelter Services.Responsibilities:

Cover crisis hotline

Complete intakes and orientation for clients arriving in shelter

Review safety plans with clients periodically

Review goal plans with clients

Document all interactions with clients, crisis calls, etc.

Conduct house meetings as needed

Complete room checks as needed

Provide advocacy and referrals for clients as needed

Implement and monitor shelter policies and procedures to assure client safety

Report all emergencies to supervisor

Inform Shelter Manager of food supplies and inventory

Report maintenance problems to supervisor

Update and keep copies as needed of current forms for shelter

Assist with fundraisers

Office duties such as filing, answering phones, and greeting the public

Participate in shelter housekeeping, maintenance, office duties, etc.

Accurately document shift conditions, challenges and anticipated questions in the staff log

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be responsible, mature, flexible, capable of handling crisis situations, and willing to work with a wide variety of adults and their dependent children. 40 hour domestic violence training and successful completion of a background check required. Must have excellent verbal and written skills. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality form indicating that the privacy of HOPE clients, staff and volunteers will be maintained.