Part-Time Trauma-Informed Shelter Advocate

Family Pathways; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Part-time weekend shifts

Health insurance / retirement benefits

Job summary

Family Pathways in Cambridge, MN is seeking a PART-TIME Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate to provide crisis intervention, direct service, and systems advocacy for residents of the shelter. The role supports a trauma-informed approach within a welcoming shelter environment.

Responsibilities include intake within 24 hours, orientation, coordinating services, planning resident groups, and assisting with transportation as needed; weekend shifts are required. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and advocacy for shelter residents.
• Ability to provide information and referrals via a 24-hour crisis line.
• Experience in facilitating case planning and legal advocacy for residents.
• Ability to complete intake forms for new residents within 24 hours.
• Willingness to plan resident groups and activities and support de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, direct service, and systems advocacy for shelter residents.
• Manage intake and orientation for new residents within 24 hours of entry.
• Support residents with planning, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate transportation for residents when needed.
• Plan and facilitate resident groups and activities as directed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Case planning

Intake processes

Transportation assistance

Job description

Family Pathways in Cambridge, MN is seeking a PART-TIME Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate to provide crisis intervention, direct service, and systems advocacy for residents of the shelter. The role supports a trauma-informed approach within a welcoming shelter environment.

Responsibilities include intake within 24 hours, orientation, coordinating services, planning resident groups, and assisting with transportation as needed; weekend shifts are required. Competitive benefits apply.