Per Diem Overnight Shelter Advocate

YWCA Of Eastern Union County•Elizabeth, NJ

32d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Per Diem Overnight Shelter Advocate will provide services under the supervision and direction of the Director of Residential & Senior Shelter Advocate. The Per Diem Overnight Shelter Advocate will incorporate Housing First Models as the primary modality in the home, to assess and match the client's needs. The Client Advocate is expected to participate and coordinate within a team setting including but not limited to the Shelter Coordinator, the Child Advocate, and Residential Counselor.

Requirements

BA/BSW or commensurate experience.
Bilingual (Spanish-English) required.
Must demonstrate cultural competency through either experience or education.
Must have some knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.
Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Ability to work with diverse communities.
A highly motivated self-starter.
A Per Diem Shelter Advocate must maintain a reasonable presence and be available for emergency situations.
Ability to always project a professional demeanor.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Exercises mature judgment
Proficient knowledge in processing confidential information
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects/tasks.
Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Answer and help the 24-hour domestic violence hotline.
Refers clients to YWCA internal programs providing counseling, workforce development, children's services, legal services, and other needed services, as well as appropriate community resources for services not covered by YWCA Union County.
Refer and link clients to appropriate services in the community that promote greater self-sufficiency.
Monitor the client's follow-through with these services.
Maintain Client's files.
Perform client intake and needs assessment including completion of all required paperwork for residents.
Conduct initial pre-screen of clients to determine the need for support in all domains of client's life to deliver affirming, inclusive, and survivor-centered case management services as well as an in-stabilization housing plan.
Coordinate clients' participation in community events as needed.
Attending staff meetings, conferences and training as directed.
Represent agency as required at community events, health fairs, etc.
Conduct outside presentations as required.
Responsible for modeling healthy boundaries, respectful behavior, and open communication
Provide Director of Residential Services and Shelter Coordinator with information on potential problems and assist in the development of solutions and/or innovative approaches to problems.
Responsible for cleaning client's room and preparing for new clients.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Residential and Shelter Coordinator.