Evening/Weekend Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate

Family Pathways; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plan

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Family Pathways in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Full-Time Shelter Advocate to provide crisis intervention, direct service, and systems advocacy for residents of a domestic violence shelter. You will support residents with trauma-informed care and coordinate with staff to promote safety and well-being.

The role involves managing a 24-hour crisis line, completing intake within 24 hours, orienting residents to the shelter, and planning groups and activities as needed to foster a healing environment.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and advocacy experience for shelter residents.
• Ability to conduct intake within 24 hours of entry into shelter.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and supportive services.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, direct service, and systems advocacy for shelter residents.
• Manage a 24-hour crisis line, assess calls for suitability, and refer as needed.
• Orient residents, conduct intakes within 24 hours, and plan supportive groups and activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Intake & case planning

Transportation

Job description

Family Pathways in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Full-Time Shelter Advocate to provide crisis intervention, direct service, and systems advocacy for residents of a domestic violence shelter. You will support residents with trauma-informed care and coordinate with staff to promote safety and well-being.

The role involves managing a 24-hour crisis line, completing intake within 24 hours, orienting residents to the shelter, and planning groups and activities as needed to foster a healing environment.