On-Call Shelter Advocate & Crisis Support

Transition Projects Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Transition Projects Inc. seeks an On Call Residential Advocate to oversee shelter operations, ensure safety, cleanliness, and confidential handling of participant information.

You will provide advocacy, information/referral services, crisis intervention, and coordinate with staff to maintain consistent services. Must be able to perform urinalysis/breathalyzer as needed and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2 years of consistent work experience (in any field).
• 1 year of experience in social services preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shelter activities to ensure safety of participants.
• Assure cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of facility; perform minor maintenance and cleanup as needed.
• Provide advocacy and information and referral services to participants.
• Facilitate problem solving and provide crisis intervention services to participants.
• Perform urinalysis and breathalyzer testing of participants as needed.
• Coordinate with agency staff to ensure consistent delivery of services.
• Attend agency and program staff meetings.
• Supervise participant chore assignments and their completion.
• Maintain logs, shift reports, and participant records, both manually and using web-based program.
• Supervise volunteers in assisting staff and participants.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Tools

Web-based data collection program

Job description

Transition Projects Inc. seeks an On Call Residential Advocate to oversee shelter operations, ensure safety, cleanliness, and confidential handling of participant information.

You will provide advocacy, information/referral services, crisis intervention, and coordinate with staff to maintain consistent services. Must be able to perform urinalysis/breathalyzer as needed and lift up to 50 pounds.