Resident Advocate (Part Time)

DOVE Center • St. George, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Advocate is responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, safety, and general upkeep of the DOVE House. Attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients and answer all helpline and dispatch phone calls; along with assisting intake and exit of clients; and maintain a professional and considerate manner while acting as a Resident Advocate at the DOVE House. The DOVE Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.

Requirements

• Clear criminal background check
• Strong communication skills; including phone skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience working with the public
• 40-hour victim advocacy training

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual helpful

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, safety, and upkeep of shelter
• Provide Shelter coverage on one to two overnight shifts weekly
• Follow policy and procedures
• Attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients
• Provide victim advocacy as needed
• Operate the 24hr hotline and provide crisis advocacy
• Support client action plan goals
• Document activities and notes in database and advocate logs

Benefits

• $2.00 Weekend shift differential pay
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Accrued PTO
• DOVE Center specified Holiday differential time and a half

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED