Advocate - Sheltering & Housing (Part-Time Swing Shift)

Family Resources•Davenport, IA

8d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate - Sheltering & Housing will provide comprehensive trauma-informed and survivor-centered services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent crimes. This position will provide case management, housing advocacy, immediate Sheltering, and related supportive services, and emotional support to all Sheltering residents. This position will also provide follow-up services with residents who have transitioned out of Sheltering. In addition, this position will provide emotional support and crisis intervention to callers on the 24-hour crisis line. This position requires reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. This position will participate in the 12-hour on-call shelter backup rotation. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor - Sheltering & Housing. This position will need to have a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays. As a member of Family Resources, you will have an EOS leader who: Gives clear directions. Ensures you have the necessary tools. Acts with the greater good in mind. Delegates appropriately. Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company. Makes their expectations clear. Communicates well. Has effective meetings. Meets one-on-one with you one time per month. Rewards and recognizes your performance.

Requirements

Any relevant experience in a related field.
A valid driver’s license in good standing and a vehicle with appropriate auto insurance are required.
Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.
This position will need to have a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Equivalent combination of education and experience, paid or volunteer human service experience (with children, domestic violence, and sexual assault victims).

Responsibilities

Provide case management
Housing advocacy
Immediate Sheltering
Provide related supportive services
Emotional support to all Sheltering residents
Provide follow-up services with residents who have transitioned out of Sheltering
Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to callers on the 24-hour crisis line
Participate in the 12-hour on-call shelter backup rotation

Benefits

32-Hour Work Week
Affordable health, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability (employer covers most of the premium)
Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer)
Paid time options: 8 to 16 hours of PTO every month to accrue based on education/experience, plus a rollover of PTO every year up to 320 hours
24 hours of personal time
40 hours of self-care
Prorated at date of hire & resets January 1st each year
Longevity leave – after 10 years of full-time employment, we pay you to take 8 weeks off to rejuvenate and not use any paid time off options
12 paid holidays
401(k) 50% matching up to 10% & financial planning guidance
Pet insurance options
$25.00 cell phone reimbursement
$0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment
Manageable workloads