House Advocate FT Awake Overnight

Wings Program•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

WINGS Program, Inc. in Palatine, IL is looking to hire a full-time Awake Overnight House Advocate to keep our safe house running smoothly at night. This role is ideal for individuals interested in social services and helping people experiencing domestic violence, seeking a night job where they can make a difference in their community. We offer competitive pay with benefits. Established in 1985 as a nonprofit advocate for homeless women and children, WINGS has expanded to become one of the largest domestic violence service and housing providers in Illinois. We provide temporary safe shelter and one-on-one individualized assistance to help clients set personal goals for employment, education, and self-care. Our mission is to provide a pathway to independence for individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted by domestic violence. We aim to offer all the tools and support needed to ensure families can move towards safety, independence, and self-sufficiency, and we seek top talent who share our values and vision. To attract and retain such individuals, we offer competitive pay, rich benefits, and a positive work culture.

Requirements

Associate degree in social services, closely related field, or equivalent job experience.
40 Hour Domestic Violence Training (WINGS can provide if needed).
CPR and First Aid certification (WINGS can provide if needed).
Food handler certification or willingness to get it.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter data.
Ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Skilled in working with sensitive issues and in maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
Must demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, good judgment, and commitment to teamwork.
Ability to stay awake during the night shift.
Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds to assist with donation storage.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays to ensure the complete staffing of our 24-hour facility.

Responsibilities

Operate the Crisis Line by providing crisis intervention, counseling, education, safety planning, and referrals to callers.
Conduct and approve intake and eligibility evaluations to determine guest’s needs and appropriateness for services at the Safe House.
Interact with guests in the community areas of the house and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict and stress management, parenting, budgeting and other).
Supervise and coordinate activities related to house policies and chores.
Identify guest needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member to secure donations and services.
Conduct hourly rounds according to policy to ensure building is safe and secure, reporting any concerns to appropriate personnel.
Maintain timely, accurate records including up-to-date client files, statistics report, and census.
Update daily roster and shift reports.
Assist with meals and mealtime during the shift.
Assist in processing and storing donations as requested.
Attend and participate in supervision, weekly group meetings, and other meetings as required.
Conduct, attend, and participate in appropriate training and education.
Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the resident guests in the safe house during the overnight hours.
Create an environment where families can identify and access their strengths and become aware of the impact of domestic violence.
Conduct intake and eligibility evaluations to determine guest needs and appropriateness for services.
Enter guest information into the database with great attention to detail.
Maintain the security of the safe house with safety checks.
Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, education, safety planning, and referrals to crisis line callers.
Identify and request needed items and assist in the processing and storing of donations.
Report any building maintenance issues to the Facilities Department.