Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate LA State Domestic Violence Program – Caddo 3004 Knight St, Shreveport, LA 71105

Shelter Advocate:

A professional who provides advocacy, counseling, information, referrals, and related services to victims of domestic violence.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Prefer experience in counseling and/or advocacy, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, ability to accept responsibility and follow through project assignments. Also prefer experience or demonstrated interest in women’s issues, preferably domestic violence. Local travel necessary, reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities:

 Provide advocacy and develop individual safety plans with survivors  Provide individual advocacy around domestic violence issues  Respond to callers accessing 24-hour hotline and provide services including crisis intervention  Provide information/referrals to victims of domestic violence victims and their children  Facilitate support groups and/or house meetings  Assist with protective/restraining orders and other court matters  Arrange for emergency medical services or law enforcement services as needed  Complete telephone intake with women requesting shelter  Provide/arrange for shelter for qualified persons  Complete shelter intake and other related forms as required  Provide/arrange transportation for clients who are appropriate for shelter and ensure client confidentiality  Provide coverage of one minor holiday and two major holiday shifts each calendar year

General and Related Responsibilities:

 Assist in the care and maintenance of the shelter.  Assist in program operations as requested by management  Acquire and maintain continued training in domestic violence  Attend LCADV trainings/meetings as required  Participate in staff meetings/trainings  Assist in community awareness activities  Record and compile statistics as required  Represent PCI DV at related community meetings as requested by management  Perform related duties as required and/or deemed necessary by management

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$10.00 – $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person