Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate (Weekend)

Health Imperatives Inc•Brockton, MA

16h•$28•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and support to nearly 24,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Weekend Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate (1st Shift) PROGRAM: Penelope’s Place HOURS: Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM -3:30 PM $28.10/hr (16 hours per week) LOCATION: Brockton DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate will provide culturally responsive support to shelter residents, ensuring their safety, security, and well-being and ability to secure permanent housing. Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and trauma-informed, survivor-centered services to adults and children. Conduct intakes, safety planning, ongoing needs assessments, and assist with personalized safety plans, including emergency strategies and risk reduction. Offer advocacy in housing, legal options, medical care, employment, childcare, financial stability, and provide court accompaniment and legal referrals. Facilitate groups that meet residents’ needs such as life skills workshops and educational sessions. Coordinate referrals to counseling, healthcare, public benefits, and housing resources. Support daily shelter operations, including resident orientation, conflict mediation, enforcing policies, and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Complete case notes, incident reports, and data entry accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality and following all legal/ethical requirements, including mandatory reporting. Collaborate closely with advocates, case managers, and shelter staff to align services with safety plans and goals. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate therapeutic, educational, and/or recreational activities for adults and children, ensuring activities promote healing, empowerment, emotional regulation, and inclusivity. Respond to crises using de-escalation and trauma-informed techniques. Ensure all activities comply with shelter policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality standards. Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training related to trauma, domestic violence, and group facilitation and provide community outreach as needed.

Requirements

Ability to maintain flexible schedules in accordance with program needs, i.e., some day shift and/or weekend emergency responses may be required.
Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence and relationship violence.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Valid MA driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as homelessness, mental health, substance misuse preferred.
Experience in accessing and connecting residents with community resources.
Initiative-taker with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally responsive support to shelter residents, ensuring their safety, security, and well-being and ability to secure permanent housing.
Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and trauma-informed, survivor-centered services to adults and children.
Conduct intakes, safety planning, ongoing needs assessments, and assist with personalized safety plans, including emergency strategies and risk reduction.
Offer advocacy in housing, legal options, medical care, employment, childcare, financial stability, and provide court accompaniment and legal referrals.
Facilitate groups that meet residents’ needs such as life skills workshops and educational sessions.
Coordinate referrals to counseling, healthcare, public benefits, and housing resources.
Support daily shelter operations, including resident orientation, conflict mediation, enforcing policies, and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
Complete case notes, incident reports, and data entry accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality and following all legal/ethical requirements, including mandatory reporting.
Collaborate closely with advocates, case managers, and shelter staff to align services with safety plans and goals.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate therapeutic, educational, and/or recreational activities for adults and children, ensuring activities promote healing, empowerment, emotional regulation, and inclusivity.
Respond to crises using de-escalation and trauma-informed techniques.
Ensure all activities comply with shelter policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality standards.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training related to trauma, domestic violence, and group facilitation and provide community outreach as needed.