PT WeekendHoliday Shelter Advocate

Crisis Line & Safe House Of Central Georgia, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Crisis Line & Safe House Of Central Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Shelter Advocate to serve as a motivator and mentor while ensuring client safety. Responsibilities include managing shelter operations, answering crisis calls, and providing crisis intervention. Applicants should possess a background in victim advocacy, understand domestic violence dynamics, and be able to work independently. The position requires CPR/First Aid certification, passing a criminal background check, and adherence to shelter policies. Ideal for those passionate about supporting victims of domestic violence.

Qualifications

• Possess a background in victim advocacy.
• Possess an understanding of domestic violence dynamics.
• Able to work independently.
• Obtain CPR/ First Aid Training.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Willing to submit to random drug screenings.
• Willing to adhere to all shelter policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the motivator, mentor, and supervisor for clients.
• Manage day-to-day operations during the shift.
• Keep the shelter safe and secure at all times.
• Answer crisis calls and provide crisis intervention.
• Complete intake of incoming clients and children.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to learn to use TTY machine

Ability to use all office equipment (Microsoft included)

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

The Shelter Advocate at Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia serves as the motivator, mentor, and supervisor working with clients and ensures that each client is given every opportunity to gain a life free of domestic violence.

Essential Job Functions as Shelter Advocate

• Serves as shift staff member on weekends and holidays (3pm-11pm)
• Manages day to day operations during shift (3pm-11pm)
• Keeps shelter safe and secure at all times, is responsible for the safety of residents
• Answers crisis calls during shift
• Collects and maintains detailed statistical data pertaining to all calls
• Provides crisis intervention and referrals for clients
• Screens client appropriateness for shelter entrance when admission is needed and contacts on-call staff as needed
• Completes intake of in-coming clients and children
• Completes all resident paperwork
• Provides verbal, positive support for clients
• Instructs, supervises, and helps implement housekeeping chores required of residents
• Resolves client conflicts and misconduct when necessary
• Helps clients adjust to communal living
• Keeps all records for attending shift, with complete documentation and information for Shelter Manager and other staff
• Records all material donations
• Performs clerical tasks as requested by Shelter Manager
• Attends to other duties as may be assigned
• Maintains confidential client files and agency statistics for program
• Serves as an active and supportive team member and participates in work processes as identified
• Maintains communication with Shelter Manager and alerts her to any major problems or high-risk situations

Non-essential Job Functions

• Assists in office coverage when necessary
• Assists in other areas such as shelter advocacy when needed

Requirements of Position Applicants

• Possess a background in victim advocacy
• Possess an understanding of domestic violence dynamics
• Able to work independently
• Able to utilize the resources available both in the community and in-house.
• Obtain CPR/ First Aid Training
• Pass criminal background check
• Willing to submit to random drug screenings
• Willing to adhere to all shelter policies and procedures

Other Skills/Abilities

• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to learn to use TTY machine
• Ability to use all office equipment (Microsoft included)