Shelter Advocate Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Shelter Advocate Partnership Against Domestic Violence

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2 Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time $40,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or

GED Driver’s License First Aid Certification Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Full Time Shelter Advocate Position:

Shelter Advocate Supervisor:

Shelter Director Position Description:

This professional is responsible for answering the crisis line, responding to shelter residents’ needs, and performing emergency admissions. In addition, this position provides prevention and intervention services to callers to decrease domestic violence in our community. This is a frontline direct service staff position. Core Values of Staff Our work is grounded in our values, which embody the hope that we have for breaking the cycle of intimate partner violence in our society. We live these values in our daily work and foster these values in the community partnerships that are essential to the success of those we serve. Safety

• We ensure the protection and confidentiality of clients, staff, and volunteers. Respect
• We are accountable, engage in clear communication, collaborate, and embrace differences in our work and in our interactions. Equality
• We offer each client the opportunity to reach their defined goals by receiving individualized, person-centered services.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and statistical databases Certification in First Aid and CPR Knowledge of community services and resources Empowerment-based advocacy/counseling skills, such as assessment planning, problem solving, crisis intervention and reflective listening Ability to work with culturally diverse groups Able to work in the United States with a valid drivers’ license Available to work flexible, but established hours based on the needs of the shelter Ability to work in a team environment

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manages communication office and provides shelter services during shift Answers crisis hotline calls in a pleasant and professional manner Shows hospitality and respect to shelter residents and hotline callers Documents shelter activities in logbook and in the Caseworthy database Monitors housekeeping chores and daily activities of residents and resets rooms for next shelter guest Provides assistance to shelter volunteers and assists with training as requested Provides conflict resolution assistance to shelter residents Maintains safety and security of shelter, conducts safety checks and safety drills Completes annual training hours required by CJCC standards Responds to client needs in house and on the crisis line Conducts residential intakes, exit interviews and safety planning Ensures food is easily accessible for all clients Completes client and statistical documentation in Caseworthy database Fosters and maintains excellent, professional working relations with staff and volunteers and functions as part of a team Performs other duties as assigned

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Holidays Night shift Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Atlanta, GA 30318 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Atlanta, GA 30318: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person