Resident Advocate (Women's Residence Shelter)

Utah Navajo Health System•Blanding, UT

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. is hiring a full-time Resident Advocate to provide services at its Women’s Residence Shelter in Blanding, Utah. The role supports survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault and their children, providing trauma-informed advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and assistance with shelter residency and daily needs. The position works with people from a variety of cultures and communities and is part of the behavioral health team. The Resident Advocate works a rotating schedule that may include day, evening, and swing shifts, as well as federal, state, and tribal holidays. The position is funded through a FVPSA DHHS grant with an end date of September 30, 2027. Applicants must meet the stated education, experience, driver’s license, background-check, and immunization requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of work experience in human services, crisis work, case management, nursing, home health care, customer service, or work requiring documentation.
Valid and current driver’s license and ability to meet the organization’s insurability requirements; the posting specifies no prior DUI convictions, suspension of driving privileges, or other traffic violations that led to suspension or revocation of a license.
Successfully pass a background check through the Direct Access Clearance System (DACS), including fingerprint clearance screening with the State of Utah.
Provide proof of required immunizations or vaccinations, including MMR documentation or titers; hepatitis B vaccination series, proof of immunity, or signed declination; up-to-date PPD testing or qualifying positive-test documentation; Tdap; varicella history, titers, or immunization; current-year influenza vaccine; COVID-19 vaccine; and any other vaccinations requested.
Record and submit shelter intakes within 24 hours of shelter entry.
Facilitate at least one weekly support group and house meeting.
Routinely rotate through day, evening, and swing shifts, including holiday schedules.
Ensure shelter grounds and resident areas are checked monthly and that wear, damage, fire alarms, smoke monitors, and carbon dioxide monitors are addressed or checked as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault and their children, including support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, parenting support, information, and referrals.
Assist shelter residents with daily living needs, including ordering supplies and equipment and arranging routine shelter-ground maintenance.
Conduct routine fire drills and security checks, and routinely check fire alarms, smoke monitors, and carbon dioxide monitors.
Orient survivors entering the shelter by explaining shelter expectations and communal-living guidelines.
Facilitate support groups and house meetings, including cooperative living, peer support, and resident participation in shelter programming.
Assist clients with obtaining protective or restraining orders and navigating federal, state, tribal, or municipal court matters.
Arrange emergency medical or law-enforcement services as needed.
Complete telephone intake for women requesting shelter or services, and provide or arrange shelter for qualified people and their dependents.
Complete shelter intakes and related paperwork within 24 hours of shelter entry.
Provide or arrange transportation for appropriate clients.
Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy.
Complete exit surveys and required exit paperwork for survivors leaving the shelter.
Model and promote positive, nurturing interactions between adults and children in the shelter.
Maintain records in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements, including documenting client data in the electronic record.
Assist with scheduling Navajo or other Native American ceremonies or blessings upon request, as well as Judeo-Christian or LDS religious worship services.
Track client demographics and report direct- and indirect-service trends and client types to the program manager.
Record monthly exit-survey results, track positive and negative trends, and recommend improvements.
Schedule monthly inspections of shelter grounds and resident areas to identify wear and damage for prompt repair.
Review agency materials and contacts annually to ensure they are current.
Review the job description annually to ensure duties and responsibilities remain current.
Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary by management.