Full-Time Shelter Advocate
- Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Payson, AZ 85547 $17.50
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time $17.50
- $18.50 an hour
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Full-time Advocate Job Description:
The shift available is Wednesday thru Sunday; 8AM to 4PM; (40 hours a week) (Mondays and Tuesdays off)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associates Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent, plus minimum two years' experience in behavioral health, or related field preferred. Certification in CPR. Ability to obtain a level one fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety and pass the Arizona Centralized Background Check.
NATURE AND SCOPE
This position is in a domestic violence residential facility (operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). This position requires the ability to work equally well with a diverse range of populations and ethnicities including crime victims', project donors, law enforcement, medical, and court professionals. Must be responsive to co-occurring disorders that arise from trauma; including substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Accountabilities:
Provide crisis intervention to adults and children who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault Answer agency phones, maintain call-log, screen hotline calls to determine eligibility. Perform in-take, orientation, case management, safety planning, one on one interaction, personal history, staffing, daily progress notes, and exit interviews for residents in our facility Research, and make appropriate referrals, to outside services to develop holistic support Transport and accompany residents to community locations in company vehicle Demonstrate assertiveness skills in mediation between residents, as needed Assist in training new staff and volunteers. Participate in outreach project activities. Adhere to strict state and agency policies on confidentiality regarding agency residents, guests, volunteers, employees or other business matters; always maintain professionalism Participate in staff & advocate meetings and trainings as required Coordinate and delegate daily housekeeping activities; provide cleaning & hygienic supplies and attend to resident nutritional needs Process all donations using designated procedure Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Is flexible in providing back-up support for other job duties/titles Ability to deliver a clear and consistent message to staff, and residents, according to policy Ability to maintain control over the facility while on shift. Excellent written, verbal, common sense, nonjudgmental & listening capabilities Demonstrate strength in empowering and assisting survivors to safe, self-sufficiency Ability to keep accurate/appropriate records that convey objective impression Effective organizational, problem solving, scheduling, and time management skills Ability to successfully complete background check Possess current driver's license, agency required liability insurance, reliable automobile transportation, and able to drive agency vehicles for shelter transports. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and maintain current CPR/AED certification
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.50
50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
Bilingual (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required) CPR Certification (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Payson, AZ 85547 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Payson, AZ 85547: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person