Weekend Shelter Specialist

LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services • Leesburg, VA

10d

About The Position

LAWS' Shelter Specialists supports adult and child survivors of domestic violence by (1) responding to hotline calls and (2) supporting clients in high danger who are referred to and stay in LAWS' DV shelter. The position maintains accurate data and documentation and generally assists with shelter upkeep. The working hours for this role is Sat/Sun and is one of the following: Morning (8am-4pm), Evening (4pm-12am), and Overnight (12am-8am)

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 1 year experience in direct human services role

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with a shelter, crisis hotline, residential, or other crisis intervention services.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English)
• Bachelor's Degree in a human service- related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Public Health).
• Demonstrated ability to be trauma-informed and client-centered in human services position; demonstrated knowledge of self-care.
• General understanding of cultural humility and language access.
• Experience timely and accurately entering data into a database.

Responsibilities

• responding to hotline calls
• supporting clients in high danger who are referred to and stay in LAWS' DV shelter
• maintains accurate data and documentation
• assists with shelter upkeep

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED