Evening Shelter Specialist

LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

LAWS' Evening Shelter Specialist supports adult and child survivors of domestic violence by (1) responding to hotline calls and (2) supporting clients in high danger who are referred to and stay in LAWS' DV shelter. The position maintains accurate data and documentation and generally assists with shelter upkeep. The working hours for this role are Mon-Fri 4pm-12am.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 1 year experience in direct human services role
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with a shelter, crisis hotline, residential, or other crisis intervention services.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) is highly advantageous
• Bachelor's Degree in a human service- related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Public Health).
• Demonstrated ability to be trauma-informed and client-centered in human services position; demonstrated knowledge of self-care.
• General understanding of cultural humility and language access.
• Experience timely and accurately entering data into a database.

Responsibilities

• responding to hotline calls
• supporting clients in high danger who are referred to and stay in LAWS' DV shelter
• maintaining accurate data and documentation
• assisting with shelter upkeep

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED