Part-Time Crisis Shelter Advocate

YWCA Northeast Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Northeast Kansas in Topeka, KS seeks a Part-Time Shelter Advocate to maintain a safe, confidential environment for shelter clients. You will provide crisis intervention and advocacy for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in shelter and crisis hotline settings.

Reporting to the Assistant Shelter Manager, the role requires strong communication skills, ability to work weekends, and travel within the service area as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
• Knowledge of local community resources and support services.
• Sensitivity to the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Offers information and crisis counseling to callers; makes referrals to community resources.
• Meets victims at the hospital for support.
• Conducts initial shelter screen and intake for victims.
• Orients new shelter residents and completes paper work.
• Monitors residents in community living per Shelter policy.
• Ensures resident and staff safety by emergency measures.
• Maintains shelter cleanliness and order (laundry, donations, kitchen, bedrooms).
• Documents shift information in logs and briefs incoming staff.
• Completes weekly/monthly paperwork for supervisor.
• Attends monthly Shelter Staff Meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

YWCA Northeast Kansas in Topeka, KS seeks a Part-Time Shelter Advocate to maintain a safe, confidential environment for shelter clients. You will provide crisis intervention and advocacy for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in shelter and crisis hotline settings.

Reporting to the Assistant Shelter Manager, the role requires strong communication skills, ability to work weekends, and travel within the service area as needed.