Trauma-Informed Shelter Advocate (Evenings)

Domestic Abuse Women's Network; Peene; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with 4% company match

Mileage reimbursement

Self-care days

Job summary

DAWN seeks a full-time Shelter Advocate to provide trauma-informed domestic violence advocacy for Survivors in South King County's DV Emergency Shelter. You will conduct crisis intervention, safety planning, information-based counseling, and advocacy, supporting survivors and their children to identify goals and access resources.

Responsibilities include safety planning, coordinating with housing/legal/health services, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with a dedicated team in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Associate degree in social work, psychology, or similar field preferred.
• 1–2 years of advocacy experience preferred; lived experience considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Osnium database experience a plus.
• Complete mandatory training including DVI and CPR/First Aid within 90 days; 30 hours CE annually starting year two.

Responsibilities

• Listen, support, and provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy for survivors and their children.
• Identify safety concerns and develop individualized safety plans.
• Connect to emergency shelter, housing, legal services, immigration, mental health, and other supports.
• Develop relationships with service providers and liaise between clients and providers.
• May facilitate community support groups and educate partners; maintain confidentiality.
• Transport clients as needed and respond to emergencies per shelter protocol.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Advocacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Osnium database

Job description

DAWN seeks a full-time Shelter Advocate to provide trauma-informed domestic violence advocacy for Survivors in South King County's DV Emergency Shelter. You will conduct crisis intervention, safety planning, information-based counseling, and advocacy, supporting survivors and their children to identify goals and access resources.

Responsibilities include safety planning, coordinating with housing/legal/health services, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with a dedicated team in