Weekend Shelter Advocate — Crisis & Safety Lead

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.; Macon (GA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Shelter Advocate to support residents and manage daily shift operations in a domestic violence shelter.

You will respond to crisis calls, conduct client intakes, document records, and coordinate with the Shelter Manager to maintain safety and order. The role requires a background in victim advocacy, knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, and the ability to work independently.

Formación

• Background in victim advocacy required.
• Understanding of domestic violence dynamics.
• Ability to work independently.
• CPR/First Aid Training required.
• Pass criminal background check and random drug screenings.
• Willing to adhere to shelter policies and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• 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; ensures resident safety.
• Answers crisis calls during shift.
• Collects and maintains detailed statistical data for all calls.
• Provides crisis intervention and referrals for clients.
• Screens client eligibility for shelter entry and contacts on-call staff as needed.
• Completes intake of new clients and children.
• Completes all resident paperwork.
• Provides verbal, positive support for clients.
• Instructs and supervises housekeeping chores for residents.
• Resolves client conflicts and misconduct when necessary.
• Helps clients adjust to communal living.
• Maintains confidential files and shelter statistics.
• Records donations and performs clerical tasks as requested by Shelter Manager.
• Attends to other duties as assigned by Shelter Manager.

Conocimientos

Victim advocacy

Domestic violence dynamics

Independent work

Organizational skills

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid Training

Typographic/TTY familiarity

MS Office use

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Shelter Advocate to support residents and manage daily shift operations in a domestic violence shelter.

You will respond to crisis calls, conduct client intakes, document records, and coordinate with the Shelter Manager to maintain safety and order. The role requires a background in victim advocacy, knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, and the ability to work independently.