Shelter Support Advocate - Sunday-Wednesday 6pm-10pm
About The Position
The Spring is growing and is hiring a part time Advocate Support for Sunday-Wednesday 6pm-10pm. The Spring is a faith-based service provider, shelter, and advocacy organization for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. We offer a safe home and supportive services that assist survivors and their children on their journey out of abuse. The Shelter Support Advocate assists shelter staff with crisis calls, monitoring of entry and exit of guest and visitor traffic, and day to day administrative duties specific to guest advocacy and services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to sign The Spring's Statement of Faith
- Must have valid Oklahoma driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Experience in domestic violence or sexual assault field, volunteer experience, or related experience is suggested
- Experience working with diverse people and groups
Responsibilities
- Answer calls on the crisis line, provide crisis Intervention Information, safety planning and advocacy to caller; complete required intake documentation
- Perform day-to-day shelter operations, advocacy and victim-centered, trauma-informed care services for guests
- Provide supportive services to program participants including but not limited to immediate needs, referrals, crisis intervention and emergency assistance, etc.
- Maintain a working knowledge of resources and services available in the communities served
- Document all information regarding crisis calls and direct services as required by policy and procedure
- Assist in creating a positive cultural environment of personal leadership, communications and teamwork within the shelter and throughout the organization
- Transport guests in The Spring vehicle as needed
- Monitor Entry and exit of guest and visitor traffic
- Assist in daily charting on guests in specific files
- Support meal preparation, transportation, children's activities, program specific events and monitor guest activity as needed
- Be available for emergencies and respond accordingly
- Attend training as needed to meet domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking standards
- Available to work agreed-upon hours each week
Benefits
- mental health days
- holiday/floating holiday pay
- option to participate in the 401k plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
