Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Resident Advocate

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The resident advocate is responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, safety, and general upkeep of the DOVE House; attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients and answer all helpline and dispatch phone calls; along with assisting in-intake and exit of clients; and maintain a professional and considerate manner while acting as a Resident Advocate at the DOVE House. Full-time resident advocates are also tasked with some training assignments, as well. Employee is also expected to stay current with best practices for providing victim advocacy, which includes a 40-hour victim advocacy training. Full-time bilingual advocates work closely with our Spanish Advocacy Team to create/adapt/activate protocols that ensure timely response to calls, walk-ins, and intakes for all Spanish-speaking survivors at various points of entry; and to support the outreach awareness that is extended to the Spanish-speaking community.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain security, safety, and upkeep of shelter
• Follow policy and procedures
• Attend to the overall needs of the in-shelter clients
• Provide victim advocacy as needed
• Operate the 24hr hotline and provide crisis advocacy
• Support client action plan goals
• Document activities and notes in database and advocate logs
• Provide training for volunteers and new staff advocates, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient Spanish language skills required
• High school diploma and two years' experience working with the public.
• Clear criminal background check
• Two years' experience working with the public
• Strong communication skills; including phone skills
• CPR/first aid required within 30 days of hire Images