Paid Internship - Safehouse Advocate

SARC

1d•$20 - $20

About The Position

This position is an educational learning opportunity for adult students enrolled in degree programs in the human services field. The position is a twelve to fourteen week part-time internship for undergraduate college students to get hands-on experience and on-the-job training working in shelter housing and services for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence who are seeking immediate protection and stability. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, and the pay rate is $20 per hour. The position will end on June 30, 2026. In order to be considered for this internship, applicants must meet one of the following education requirements: A current college student, undergraduate or graduate level, studying psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, education, public health or another human services related field. Recent college graduate within the last year, with a degree in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, education, public health or another human services related field. SUMMARY The Safehouse Advocate position aids individuals and families requiring assistance by performing the following duties. The Safehouse is operational and staffed (24) hours per day, (7) days per week.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Successful completion of a criminal background check is required to maintain this position.
The employee will also be required to complete the SARC’s 26-hour Basic Crisis Response Training within 30 days from the date of hire.
The employee must be willing and able to attend ongoing Trauma Informed Care trainings and webinars to stay current with up to date trends in intervention.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of clients to include monitoring admission into the building, video cameras, and walk-throughs.
Assume responsibility for all scheduled and unscheduled Helpline calls/shifts and Chatline shifts.
Learn to complete shelter screenings to determine candidate meets program requirements.
Become more knowledgeable and implement the Trauma Informed Care philosophy by creating a safe, therapeutic living and working environment for our clients which espouse the proactive principles of growth, change, and empowerment of the individual.
Provide support to clients individually, in family, or in other small groups regarding plans for meeting immediate and short-term needs, and aid clients to mobilize inner capacities and environmental resources to improve social functioning.
Assist in co-facilitating structured information groups to Safehouse clients, with the goals of enriching clients’ knowledge in functional life skills and exploring issues faced by people in abusive relationships
Access and record client and community resource information.
Maintain and accurately document contacts in client files as well as in the database system.
Meet regularly with the Safehouse Director.
Assist in providing case management support to Safehouse clients through advocacy and referrals, following the action plan developed by the Case Manager.
Oversee client chores in order to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the Safehouse Program.
Performs light janitorial duties as needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.