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SHELTER ADVOCATE- currently hiring
Victims of Violence Intervention Program, operating Artemis House Shelter, is seeking a full-time advocate to join our team
(Monday- Friday 8-4:30 OR 12-8:30 with on call 1 night week/1 weekend per month).
The Advocate will work closely with survivors of domestic and sexual violence to gain access to resources and services needed to heal, recover and establish a successful life following violence. The advocate will primarily provide advocacy services to individuals who are currently residing in shelter. The Shelter Advocate will assist clients in securing permanent housing.
Recommended Qualifications: Bachelors Degree (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education or related field preferred.)
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:
Assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or dating violence in accessing any services or support they need to recover following an instance of violence. Provide case management services to clients in shelter to include:
o Assisting clients in accessing financial assistance and obtaining housing
o Assisting clients in navigating criminal justice and court proceedings, including obtaining protection orders
o Providing emergency room advocacy for clients in need of medical attention
o Identifying safe housing
o Safety planning with clients
o Transporting clients where needed
o Connecting clients to outside services and community resources
o Facilitate weekly in shelter support group to include life skills and outside resource providers
1.. Assist with shelter services, maintenance, cleaning, and needs on a regular basis as assigned.
2. Assist with development and implementation of community education and awareness activities, with other staff
3. Identify program needs, opportunities for employee training, volunteer recruitment and communicate suggestions to Director
4. Identify needs or repairs in shelter
5. Assist with crisis line coverage on a rotating basis
6. Assist with shelter and on-site crisis work as deemed necessary
7. Keep records and documentation of client services and report to Program Director
8. Assist with client management, record keeping, and other duties as assigned
9. Assist with fund raising events if needed
10. Maintain client confidentiality
11. Promote positive VVIP public image
12. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the VVIP Board of Directors
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions described are representative but not all-inclusive of those an employee must meet to perform the job's functions successfully. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their functions.
Routine office environment.
Transport clients and travel to trainings.
Physical demands: While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, physical demands, and required skills. VVIP may, at its discretion, add to or change the position's duties at any time.
Employment with VVIP is “at will," meaning that either the employee or VVIP may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
Equal Employment Opportunity VVIP aims to obey all laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities in the workplace.
Advocates are expected to be on call to attend to crisis intervention work at least one weekend per month and one night a week. Starting base rate of pay is $18.25/hr with potential for increase DOE/DOQ.
Benefits include: paid holidays (~15), and paid time off (3 weeks vacation, 6 days sick), plus additional benefits (100% paid health coverage) for full-time position! Must have a valid DL with clean driving record and be willing to undergo a background check..
To apply, submit job application with a resume and cover letter to executivedirector@artemishouse.org Job Application
CRISIS LINE HOTLINE ADVOCATE- CURRENTLY HIRING
Summary of Duties: To provide high quality and trauma informed call reception during VVIP non-business hours. Be a voice to assist someone in crisis and provide resources.
Be on call two week nights a week.
Scheduled hours: 4:15 pm until 8:00 am Monday-Thursday; If a holiday, must be able to answer the phone all day and night. Weekends may be available also if you would like more hours.
Compensation: $30 per weeknight, $60 per holiday, $120 per weekend
Qualifications:
▪ Post secondary education OR relevant professional experience helping others.
▪ Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues.
▪ Sensitivity and awareness of various local cultures of clients.
▪ Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, able to perform duties with speed and accuracy, handle multiple tasks at once, work well under pressure, sound judgment and decision-making skills, courteous and helpful, strong team player, maintain confidentiality.
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:
1. During specified hours, be available to; answer the on-call phone, go to the shelter if necessary to assist advocate with check-in, provide support, resources, education, and advocacy services, and complete all required paperwork.
2. Be available to answer the phone 4:15 PM- 8:00 AM and respond as needed. Must be able to answer the phone in a quiet setting. Must be in cell service coverage area.
3. Promote positive VVIP public image.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by VVIP.
To apply, submit job application with a resume and cover letter to executivedirector@artemishouse.org Job Application