FT DV Advocate - Evening

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee•Nashville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Position responds to incoming calls on the YWCA 24-hour crisis & support helpline providing emotional support, resources and safety planning, when appropriate. This position requires a high level of compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to all callers and shelter residents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of six months related experience required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance that complies with local laws, and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
Ability to react immediately, yet calmly, to crisis situations and quickly build rapport with callers.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs and information.
Demonstrate compassion and understanding for people dealing with potentially life-threatening situations and be able to assess serious issues.
Sensitivity to the needs of survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Resourceful, creative, and problem solver.
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills analyzing problems and presenting solutions to various staff and clients.
High follow-through and attention to detail.
Demonstrated respect for and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Strong belief in the YWCA and ability to convey its importance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the need of callers for emergency shelter, determines eligibility for intake, and develops transportation plan to shelter.
Provides supportive interactions and information on the dynamics of domestic violence to shelter residents.
Maintains accurate and confidential records for each client, documenting resident behaviors, incidents, interactions, and progress in a consistent and ethical manner on a daily basis.
Conducts intake, orientation, exit interviews, and safety planning with shelter residents in an appropriate/timely manner.
Monitors building status and cleanliness, reporting malfunctions and ensuring the building is kept clean.
Identifies barriers to success for clients and makes appropriate referrals.
Monitors resident activity throughout the shelter and manages conflict through appropriate intervention.
Monitors and secures physical environment to maximize the safety of residents, implementing appropriate reactions to security threats as needed.
Develops an understanding of agency and program policies and procedures, implementing appropriately and interpreting to residents and volunteers.
Manages and maintains the rotating holiday residential coverage.
Provide support to visitors and volunteers.
Conducts client meetings as needed to share information and build community.
Conduct weekly room inspections, noting the status of the building and filing appropriate work orders.
Attends program staff meetings, in-service training sessions, YW All Staff, and other meetings as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.