Residential Services Advocate (PT)

Safe Berks•Reading, PA

7d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Safe Berks provides a safe haven and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education, advocacy and a relentless commitment to prevent abuse. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can be their true selves and feel empowered to stand up to all forms of oppression. Safe Berks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff, residents, clients, board members, and volunteers feel safe and empowered to stand up to oppression of all kinds. We believe that the collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creative outlets, innovative approaches and solutions, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees exhibit in their work represents the quality of our life-saving services. Reflective of the community we serve and embrace, we celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity, or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Requirements

1 – 2 years of experience in social or human services field
High school diploma or equivalent degree required
Completion of a background check request; FBI, State Police, and Child Abuse Clearances obtained within required timeframe under Act 153 through agency vendor
Successful completion of required Advocate Training provided by agency
Valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, acceptable driving record, and PA Minimum Liability insurance coverage of $15,000 Bodily Injury per person / $30,000 Bodily Injury per accident and $5,000 Property Damage, or $35,000 Combined Single Limit, if your position requires operating a personal or organization owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and their parents preferred

Responsibilities

Provide trauma informed support to residents and their children and assist in maintaining a welcoming, safe, and supportive community living environment.
Assist with the orientation process and respond to immediate needs of new residents while maintaining professionalism, sensitivity, and confidentiality at all times.
Conduct safety/security rounds in the building during assigned shift; complete necessary verbal and written reports. Complete logs as required; follow up on safety-related issues and concerns and contacts medical, police and fire personnel in the event of an emergency.
Assist case managers with the discharge of residents.
Conduct inspections of resident rooms as required according to established protocols.
Distribute necessary items to clients, such as clothing, toiletries, linens, cleaning supplies and maintains the related inventory.
Assist with meal preparation and distribution when necessary and perform general housekeeping duties.
Receive, sort, and distribute resident mail.
Assist the department director in the orientation and training of new staff/volunteers.
Attends staff, team, program and agency meetings as required.
All other duties as determined by department supervisor.