Weekend Shelter Advocate (8am-4pm) Position Available In Laurens, Georgia

Weekend Shelter Advocate (8am-4pm) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Dublin, GA

POSITION

Shelter / Crisis Line Worker – PT

SCHEDULE / HOURS

Saturday & Sunday / 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (every other week) Holidays (must work at least 6 out of 11 days) Additional Fill-In Shifts available averages 16 hours / week

RESPONSIBLE TO

Shelter Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

High School diploma or GED. Some college preferred. Prior work experience in residential or social services. Demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision. Professional and compassionate attitude Excellent written and oral communication skills. Basic computer skills with experience in word processing and data entry. Access to reliable transportation. Satisfactory criminal background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day operation of shelter during shift. Answer all incoming calls. Give information or make referrals as needed. Answer crisis line and assess need for emergency shelter or other services. Contact on-call designee when needed. Coordinate arrangements for incoming clients. Conduct intake and orientation with new resident clients. Provide individual support and assist resident clients with daily needs. Maintain communication with Supervisor and Assistant Director. Alert them to any problems or high-risk situations that arise. Identify and report maintenance and safety problems. Maintain daily log documenting crisis calls, shelter admissions, significant shift events, and safety issues. Complete all necessary documentation for client files. Maintain an accurate record of all services and activities. Enter services provided and client data into case management database.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$13.00 – $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Rotating weekends

Work Location:

In person