Resident Advocate Night C

Bay Area Turning Point•Webster, TX

6d•$41,000

About The Position

Resident Advocate Night C position oversees the shelter operations including service delivery to residential clients during assigned shifts. HOURS: 40 hours weekly, Sunday – Off/Monday – 12 am to 8 am/Tuesday – 12 am to 8 am/ Wednesday – 12:30 am to 8 am/Thursday - 12:30 am to 8 am/Friday – 12:30 am/8:30 am/Saturday - Off or as necessary to achieve program objectives, tasks, activities, and responsibilities.

Requirements

Entry-level position, no additional required
Minimum of a 4-year degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Resources, or comparable experience.
Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks.
Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage, be insurable, and have at least three years of verifiable driving experience.
Provide and maintain proof of personal automobile insurance.
Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.
Ability to demonstrate communication and problem-solving skills that encourages and empowers residents to seek remedies for positive changes.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize changing workload
Ability to make independent decisions to benefit residents, the shelter facility and the agency.
Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises.
Ability to understand residential programs and the dynamics of communal living.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention assistance to current residents and hotline callers.
Oversee the safety, security, and general welfare of adults and children utilizing the shelter facility during assigned shift.
Provide orientation to residents regarding all shelter guidelines and procedures and ensure adherence to those guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality pertaining to records, residents, and locale of shelter facility.
Ensure all donations are accepted, recorded, and put away in proper storage areas
Attend and contribute to shelter and combined staff meetings
Oversee the cleanliness of the shelter to include checking chores and reassigning as needed
Document pertinent information in OSNIUM, client files and communication log.
Submit maintenance requests for equipment and building repairs
Check call notes and retrieve client messages
Other duties as assigned