Shelter Advocate

Missions Inc Programs•Plymouth, MN

6d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Missions Inc. Programs is looking for applicants for Shelter Advocates on call/relief staff, at its Home Free shelter for women identifying individuals and their children fleeing domestic abuse. Home Free is a 30-bed shelter that provides immediate safety, advocacy, support, and information for women and children who have had to flee their homes due to domestic violence.

Requirements

An understanding of and sensitivity to the unique problems encountered by women/women identifying and children needing shelter and advocacy services;
Knowledge of social service, welfare, mental health, and criminal justice systems pertinent to the needs of domestic violence survivors;
The ability to respond to people in crisis with appropriate listening and intervention skills;
Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds; be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb (ascend and descend) several flights of stairs;
Valid Minnesota driver’s license and an insurable driving record;
Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
At least one evening shift from 4 PM to 12 AM is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, support, information, and access to resources appropriate to the needs of victims of domestic violence.
Provide individual and class advocacy with social service, mental health, medical and criminal justice systems on behalf of our residents.
Facilitate cooperative living in the shelter through house meetings, conflict resolution, and by modeling cooperative and supportive behavior.
Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of resource files.
Provide coverage for 24-hour crisis intervention, information, referral telephone service and business lines.
Provide transportation for residents, housekeeping, and complete daily record-keeping while maintaining the confidentiality of all residents.
Coordinate departure plans and safety plans with residents leaving the shelter.
Work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social and economic backgrounds and have an awareness of culturally specific resources.