Trauma-Informed Shelter Advocate

Project Woman of Ohio; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Woman of Ohio in Springfield, OH is seeking a part-time Shelter Advocate to provide empowerment-based advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the Emergency Shelter Program.

The role reports to the Shelter Coordinator and requires trauma-informed direct services, intake processing, and daily living assistance, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and survivor-defined goals.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in human services-related field, preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking issues.
• Experience working in a shelter setting, strongly preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention strategies, preferred.
• Experience working in domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or related fields, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn new technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provides trauma-informed direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, and their children in an Emergency Shelter.
• Provides support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, parenting support, information, and referrals.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all participants as required by policy.
• Utilizes trauma-informed approaches, crisis intervention, and conflict management strategies for survivors.
• Assists with daily living needs of shelter residents.
• Provides crisis intervention, resources and referrals via the 24-hour Crisis Line.
• Provides shelter orientations to survivors on entry.
• Completes intakes within 24 hours of shelter entry.
• Completes exit surveys and required paperwork.
• Facilitates cooperative living and resident participation in programs.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Professional boundaries

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year degree in human services

Job description

Project Woman of Ohio in Springfield, OH is seeking a part-time Shelter Advocate to provide empowerment-based advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the Emergency Shelter Program.

The role reports to the Shelter Coordinator and requires trauma-informed direct services, intake processing, and daily living assistance, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and survivor-defined goals.