Defensor de refugios a tiempo parcial

HELPING ALL VICTIMS IN NEED; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Helping All Victims in Need (HAVIN) is seeking a Shelter Advocate to support residents experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to family violence. You will guide intake, connect residents with resources, and promote safety, wellbeing, and progress toward stability.

Join a nonprofit team committed to confidential, trauma-informed care. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, data recording, and coordinating with staff to ensure a nurturing, secure environment on-site.

Qualifications

• Complete HAVIN's domestic violence/sexual assault training program.
• Must undergo drug test, and criminal clearances including FBI and child abuse.
• Must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid PA driver's license.
• Training/knowledge of domestic violence/sexual assault issues preferred.
• Strong crisis intervention skills with calm under pressure.
• Excellent conflict management and communication skills in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to shelter residents by addressing immediate needs and guiding intake processes.
• Ensure safety on-site through crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Assist with childcare activities to support families and a nurturing environment.
• Collect data on resident progress and program outcomes; maintain records and data entry.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict management

Communication skills

Team player

Record keeping

Education

HAVIN DV/SA training

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Join HAVIN's dedicated team as a Shelter Advocate and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to family violence. In this role with our nonprofit organization, you will guide shelter residents, connect them with resources, and support their safety, well-being, and progress toward stability. Through active engagement, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management, you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to shelter residents by addressing their immediate needs and guiding them through intake processes.


• Support the safety of all individuals on-site through crisis intervention, including de-escalating conflicts and responding to behavioral health issues.


• Assist with childcare activities to support families and promote a nurturing environment.


• Collect data related to resident progress, incident reports, and program outcomes; ensure proper filing and data entry for record keeping.


• Successful Shelter Advocates must be able to work independently yet compatibly with others; must be able to work with those in crisis.


• Applicants must abide by all applicable confidentiality standards of the program.

Qualifications

• Shelter Advocates must complete HAVIN's domestic violence/sexual assault training program.


• All Shelter Advocates will be required to undergo a drug test, criminal, including FBI, and child abuse clearances.


• Applicants must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift and carry up to thirty pounds.


• Must have valid PA driver's license.


• Specific training and/or knowledge of domestic violence/sexual assault issues preferred.


• Strong crisis intervention skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.


• Excellent conflict management and communication skills to handle sensitive situations tactfully.


• Successful Shelter Advocates are dependable, organized, self-motivated and team players.

About Us:

Helping All Victims in Need (HAVIN) is a nonprofit organization serving Armstrong County and the surrounding communities, dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.