Temporary Shelter Advocate
About The Position
The Temporary Shelter Advocate is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded position providing direct and indirect services and related assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. The role works a rotating 24/7 schedule, including weekends and holidays, at the Comanche Nation FAC in Lawton, Oklahoma, with travel of up to 25%. The position reports to the Program Director and has no supervisory responsibilities. The Shelter Advocate provides crisis and ongoing support to shelter clients, helps address their basic needs and safety, documents services, and helps maintain a secure and orderly facility. The work environment is described as professional, confidential, stressful, and diverse, with unexpected crisis situations and confrontational circumstances.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- At least two years of experience working with an agency providing services such as DHS, a residential treatment center, or a children's shelter; college credits in psychology, sociology, or a related field may substitute for experience, with 30 semester hours equivalent to one year of experience.
- Working knowledge of Native American traditional ways and culture.
- Working knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws and issues in Indian Country, and at the state and federal levels.
- Ability to handle crises and work under pressure, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds and perform routine housekeeping chores, including sweeping, laundry, mopping, making beds, and dusting; must be able to bend, reach, and walk constantly.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the 24-hour hotline.
- Conduct initial assessment interviews with victims seeking services, in person or by telephone.
- Document services and client activities in case files.
- Assist clients with following house courtesies.
- Provide peer-to-peer counseling.
- Help shelter residents meet basic needs, including personal hygiene, food, clothing, appointments, and medical needs.
- Assist victims with working on their goal plans.
- Conduct house meetings to identify needs and address complaints.
- Maintain client confidentiality, including information in client files.
- Assist clients with developing safety plans.
- Attend cultural events with clients.
- Ensure the facility is secured at all times and monitor shelter security systems.
- Maintain the building maintenance and repair log.
- Perform routine housekeeping chores.
- Perform other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
