Resident Advocate 3-11 M-F (51856)

The Family Place•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Place empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence. As a Resident Advocate, you're often the first face our clients see when they walk through the door, and sometimes, it's the first time in a long time they feel safe. You play a vital role in creating a supportive, stable environment where survivors of domestic violence can begin to heal. Whether it’s offering comfort during a crisis, ensuring the shelter is safe and clean, or simply being a consistent, caring presence, the work you do helps individuals and families feel seen, respected, and empowered. Your compassion, attention, and advocacy directly impact their ability to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or similar with 6 months of experience working in a residential facility, shelter, or similar environment OR an associate degree and any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Bilingual, English/ Spanish, may be required for some roles.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear driving record.
Knowledge of domestic violence and client trauma.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
Skilled in verbal de-escalation and crisis management.
Ability to maintain a clear and valid Texas driver's license.
Ability to communicate in both written and verbal formats to meet position responsibilities.
Ability to be sensitive to the language, economic, and cultural needs of clients.
Ability to safely drive a company vehicle to offsite locations and attend off-site meetings and events.
Maintains professional boundaries with clients at all times.
Protects client confidentiality.
Ability to work overtime when necessary to cover shifts.
Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as stooping, bending, reaching, and climbing to interact with children and clients.
A limited amount of physical effort is required, associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Responsibilities

Provides emotional support to residential clients by demonstrating sensitivity and support to those in crisis through active listening and comforting words in a non-judgmental manner.
Collaborate with Case Managers, supervisor, and designated staff on service updates or needs for clients through documentation, email, and/or verbal communication.
Intervenes in crisis situations, is intentional in words and action, by using approved de-escalation and crisis intervention methods that promote the safety of all residents.
Provides timely communication to supervisor and designated staff regarding pertinent client situations and issues.
Assure that all intakes with new clients include reviewing shelter policies, tours of the facility, completing intake paperwork, access for immediate needs, and providing personal supplies within a 24-hour period.
Assists client with basic life skills activities, including healthy habits, clean living skills, organization, daily planning, time management, etc.
Conducts client exit interviews, safety planning when needed (for unplanned exits), exit surveys, and schedules transportation services.
Monitor inventory, document items taken from the adult/children closet, including inventory in overflow storage location, and report to operations and direct supervisor when inventory items need replenishing.
Monitor the resident advocate desk and assist clients with basic needs, such as distributing medication, toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc., and document appropriately in Clients First.
Monitors the facility for safety and cleanliness. Take appropriate action to maintain the cleanliness of the shelter, as needed.
Provides light household tasks (i.e., spot cleaning rooms for in/out clients) and sanitizing common areas of the shelter.
Transport clients in the company vehicle to and from appointments and meetings, or hospital when necessary.
Interact with interns and volunteers and support and guide them when necessary.
Co-facilitate Resident meetings, assist with volunteer groups, and children’s activities during adult groups.
Assist with special events and other program activities scheduled during the shift.
Provides back-up coverage to hotline phone calls, assesses the level of client risk, and as well as providing mental and emotional support by active listening, providing comforting words, and positive problem-solving.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.