Part-Time Shelter Advocate

HELPING ALL VICTIMS IN NEED; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

HELPING ALL VICTIMS IN NEED (HAVIN) seeks a Shelter Advocate to support residents facing homelessness or housing instability due to family violence. You will guide residents, connect them with resources, and support safety, well-being, and stability through crisis intervention and case management.

Join a nonprofit team that emphasizes confidentiality, independent work, and compassion while serving Armstrong County communities. HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• HAVIN's domestic violence/sexual assault training program is required.
• Must pass drug test and FBI/criminal and child abuse clearances.
• Ability to walk stairs and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Strong crisis intervention, calm under pressure, and good communication.
• Dependable, organized, self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to shelter residents by addressing immediate needs and guiding intake.
• Ensure safety on-site through crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Assist with childcare activities to support families.
• Collect data on resident progress, incident reports, and outcomes; file and enter records.
• Work independently yet cooperatively with others; support residents in crisis.
• Follow confidentiality standards of the program.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict management

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Join HAVIN's dedicated team as a Shelter Advocate and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to family violence. In this role with our nonprofit organization, you will guide shelter residents, connect them with resources, and support their safety, well-being, and progress toward stability. Through active engagement, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management, you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to shelter residents by addressing their immediate needs and guiding them through intake processes.


• Support the safety of all individuals on-site through crisis intervention, including de-escalating conflicts and responding to behavioral health issues.


• Assist with childcare activities to support families and promote a nurturing environment.


• Collect data related to resident progress, incident reports, and program outcomes; ensure proper filing and data entry for record keeping.


• Successful Shelter Advocates must be able to work independently yet compatibly with others; must be able to work with those in crisis.


• Applicants must abide by all applicable confidentiality standards of the program.

Qualifications

• Shelter Advocates must complete HAVIN's domestic violence/sexual assault training program.


• All Shelter Advocates will be required to undergo a drug test, criminal, including FBI, and child abuse clearances.


• Applicants must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift and carry up to thirty pounds.


• Must have valid PA driver's license.


• Specific training and/or knowledge of domestic violence/sexual assault issues preferred.


• Strong crisis intervention skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.


• Excellent conflict management and communication skills to handle sensitive situations tactfully.


• Successful Shelter Advocates are dependable, organized, self-motivated and team players.

About Us:

Helping All Victims in Need (HAVIN) is a nonprofit organization serving Armstrong County and the surrounding communities, dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.