PRN Shelter Advocate PT

YWCA Northeast Kansas•Topeka, KS

1d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Shelter Advocate provides services to clients and their children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, confidential environment for clients of YWCA CSE’s shelter. The position is PRN (as needed) and part-time, with a work schedule determined mutually to fill in or back up scheduled shelter staff shifts. The Shelter Advocate reports to the Center for Safety and Empowerment’s (CSE’s) Assistant Shelter Manager.

Requirements

Ability to work well with a diverse client population.
Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts.
Ability to relate well to victims crisis.
Ability to maintain health and safety regulations at the shelter.
Ability to work independently.
Must be punctual, reliable and understand client/staff good boundaries issues.
Certified in First Aid and CPR. (Must earn certification within 180 days of hire.)

Responsibilities

Offers information and/or crisis counseling to 800 number callers, make referrals to other community agencies and resources (crime victims compensation fund, mental health services, etc.).
Meets victims at the hospital for domestic violence or sexual assault support.
Conducts initial shelter screen and intake for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence.
Orients new shelter residents and completes necessary paper work.
Monitors residents in community living, addressing any concerns that arise per Shelter policy manual.
Assures resident and staff safety by taking necessary emergency measures.
Assists in maintaining shelter cleanliness and orderliness (e.g., shelter laundry, donation management, stock kitchen, clean/set up bedrooms for the next shelter resident).
Documents relevant shift information in log and provide verbal “briefing” to oncoming staff and staff back-up as needed.
Documents all calls and completing weekly, bi-weekly, and/or monthly paper work for supervisor.
Attends monthly Shelter Staff Meetings.
Actively promotes and supports the organization’s mission and vision.
Other duties as assigned.