Emergency Shelter On-Call Advocate

Domestic-Violence-Intervention-Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Domestic-Violence-Intervention-Services seeks a Relief Support Advocate to provide last-minute, on-call coverage for after-hours shelter needs. The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while ensuring resident safety and supportive services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, or related field, with strong computer skills and trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• No prior experience required for this role.
• Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding and sensitivity toward domestic violence survivor issues across diverse identities.
• Ability to learn and grow trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call, in-person shift coverage for the emergency shelter.
• Sign up for on-call weeks to cover shifts.
• Provide crisis intervention services for phone-in and walk-in survivors.
• Complete documentation of interactions and calls by the end of the shift.
• Replenish supplies and maintain cleanliness in resident spaces.
• Support scheduling, cleanliness, and safety standards in the shelter.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Trauma-informed approach

Collaborative decision making

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Client-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Job description

Domestic-Violence-Intervention-Services seeks a Relief Support Advocate to provide last-minute, on-call coverage for after-hours shelter needs. The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while ensuring resident safety and supportive services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, or related field, with strong computer skills and trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.