Job Description

CSE Shelter Advocate: Third Shift

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and professional references.

Job Classification:

Exempt

Work Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday, 11 pm to 7:30 am (Friday)

Salary:

$45,000

Reporting Relationship:

Shelter Manager

Primary Accountability:

Maintains a safe and confidential environment for residents at the CSE's Shelters (e.g., monitoring cameras overnight). Provides services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and/or abuse. Completes data entry and other documentation requirements for residential services.

Major Duties:

Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and weekly case management services to individuals and families residing at the CSE Shelters.

Completes intake forms on each client seen.

Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning services over the phone.

Responds to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking at the police station and hospitals, during shift.

Offers advocacy and/or transportation to clients for community appointments as requested, such as medical, mental health and housing, to provide a supportive presence.

Enters all client data in database for Shelter Staff.

Completes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Shelter Manager.

Serves in the holiday on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social work or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Has a basic understanding of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

Possesses sensitivity to the needs of others.

Demonstrates a positive self-image and emotional maturity.

Is an effective communicator.

Ability to work with children and their parents in a stressful situation.

Must have own car to help provide transportation as needed.

Ability to function in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.

Physical Demands:

Able to lift 50 pounds.

Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.

Work Environment:

All YWCA staff members are expected to support and promote the mission of the YWCA: eliminating racism and empowering women; demonstrate multi-cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

People of color and individuals

bilingual

/bi-cultural in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person