Shelter Advocate Overnights

Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services • Stillwater, OK

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services is looking for an advocate to provide crisis intervention services to victims in our shelter facility overnights.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or some education in social services or related field, preferred but not required. Minimum of one year experience working with similar client population group preferred.
Hours: 4:45pm to 9:00am. All coverage employees must take at least three shifts per month.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the psychological and physical effects of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and emotional abuse as well as issues of legality and ethics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention techniques.
• Skill and ability in working within an established system and chain of command.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain new material.
• Minimum of one year experience working with similar client population group preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or some education in social services or related field, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services and advocacy to adult and juvenile residents of the shelter.
• Provide crisis intervention services over the phone via the crisis line for those requesting this service.
• Provide initial assessment and face-to-face crisis intervention services for those seeking admission into the shelter.
• Maintain accurate client records according to the Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services, Inc. operating procedures including admissions, contacts, and discharges as well as case notes.
• Serve as "on call" back-up for shelter staff on weeknights, weekends, or holidays as requested.
• Complete shelter chores as assigned.
• Uphold and enforce shelter rules and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level