Grave-Shift Shelter Advocate

Transition Projects Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Transition Projects, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Residential Advocate to support participants in Banfield Shelter. The role emphasizes advocacy, information, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety within the facility, while maintaining cleanliness and records.

You will maintain logs and participate in meetings, with required first aid/CPR and safety training within the first 30 days. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of consistent work experience in any field.
• Understanding of homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Ability to work independently and assess situations.
• Knowledge of services available to low-income and homeless persons in Multnomah County.
• Crisis intervention skills and following procedures in crisis situations.
• Written and verbal communication skills; good computer skills; ability to use a web-based data collection program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, information, and referral services to participants staying in emergency shelters.
• Supervise shelter activities to ensure the safety of participants.
• Maintain logs, shift reports, and participant records, both manually and electronically.
• Coordinate with agency staff; attend agency and program staff meetings.
• Assure cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of the facility; perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Facilitate problem solving and provide crisis intervention services.
• Perform urinalysis and breathalyzer testing when requested.
• May rotate through assigned Post Positions and work at temporarily reassigned locations if needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Effective communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Community resources

Data collection

Job description

Transition Projects, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Residential Advocate to support participants in Banfield Shelter. The role emphasizes advocacy, information, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety within the facility, while maintaining cleanliness and records.

You will maintain logs and participate in meetings, with required first aid/CPR and safety training within the first 30 days. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.