On-Call Shelter Advocate – Day Shift (Emergency Support)

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children; Immokalee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with employer match

Staff appreciation events

Career development & certifications

Zusammenfassung

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Immokalee is seeking an On-Call Emergency Shelter Advocate for day shifts Mon-Thu. This in-person, on-call role requires flexibility, weekend/holiday coverage, and the ability to respond on short notice.

Training is provided for trauma-informed care to support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Responsibilities include crisis counseling, safety planning, legal assistance support, and connecting survivors to community resources.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma and/or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in trauma-informed settings preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Must be comfortable with data entry and basic software (Outlook, Word).

Aufgaben

• Answer crisis hotline and provide empowerment-based advocacy and crisis counseling.
• Assess lethality and participant needs, develop safety plans.
• Assist victims in securing rights, remedies, and services from other agencies.
• Determine need for emergency shelter and assist accordingly.
• Educate survivors about financial basics and community resources.
• Maintain a safe Shelter environment and assist with housekeeping tasks.
• Provide referrals and vouchers for transportation, food, clothing, and emergency housing.
• Offer empowerment-based counseling in person or by phone (individual or group).
• Support survivors through the criminal justice process and life skills training.

Jobbeschreibung

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Immokalee is seeking an On-Call Emergency Shelter Advocate for day shifts Mon-Thu. This in-person, on-call role requires flexibility, weekend/holiday coverage, and the ability to respond on short notice.

Training is provided for trauma-informed care to support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Responsibilities include crisis counseling, safety planning, legal assistance support, and connecting survivors to community resources.