Shelter Advocate Morning Shift

IACNVL; Highland Park (AK); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PTO and paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Ongoing training and professional dev

Meaningful impact in DV/sexual assault

Descripción de la vacante

Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living (IAC) seeks a Shelter Advocate to provide trauma-informed support, advocacy, and case coordination for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Alaska. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, safety planning, and confidentiality in line with Alaska law.

The role also covers shelter operations, safety checks, group facilitation, and collaboration with partners to coordinate services.

Formación

• Compassionate, dependable professional with education or experience in human services, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate cultural humility.

Responsabilidades

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and case coordination.
• Monitor shelter, perform room and safety checks, and address maintenance concerns.
• Lead resident house meetings and coordinate conflict resolution.
• Offer court accompaniment and legal advocacy as needed.
• Coordinate services with community partners to meet clients' needs.
• Provide advocacy in hospitals when requested by law enforcement or staff.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Cultural humility

Educación

Human services education

Descripción del empleo

Join our team as a Shelter Advocate, where you’ll make a meaningful difference by providing trauma-informed support and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. In this role, you’ll offer crisis intervention, advocacy, and case coordination while fostering a safe and respectful environment. Services are provided to individuals residing in emergency shelter, as well as those accessing assistance through the crisis line or walk-in services. You’ll help clients connect with community resources, develop personalized safety plans, provide legal advocacy support, and maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with Alaska law.

Beyond direct client services, the Shelter Advocate plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming shelter environment. Responsibilities include monitoring the facility, conducting room and safety checks, facilitating resident house meetings, communicating maintenance concerns, addressing housing-related issues through conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques, and helping ensure the shelter remains clean, organized, and comfortable for residents. This position may also provide court accompaniment, facilitate educational and support groups, provide advocacy to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking at the hospital when requested by law enforcement or forensic nursing staff, and collaborate with community partners to coordinate comprehensive services that meet each client’s unique needs.

We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable professional with education or experience in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate cultural humility in every interaction. A variety of shifts are available, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight coverage as needed to support 24-hour operations is required. Knowledge of Alaska’s diverse communities, local social service resources, and issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault is highly valued. The Shelter Advocate reports directly to the Advocacy Manager.

Benefits

Full-Time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays (eligibility requirements apply)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living (IAC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, cultural humility, and respect for all employees and clients.

• FT Morning Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.