Weekend Shelter Advocate Saint Cloud, MN 56303 From $20.97 an hour - Part-time From $20.97 an hour -

Part-time Position:

Part-time Shelter Advocate - variable shifts

Accountability:

reports to the manager of shelter services

Hours:

approximately 20-25 hours per week, rotating weekend to including days, evenings, holidays, and potentially overnight shifts Summary/Objective The Shelter Advocate promotes the mission and models the values of Anna Marie's Alliance by providing direct support to residents. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Four-year degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, sociology) or two years relevant work experience.
• Fully operational vehicle, valid driver's license, and current car insurance. Other Requirements
• Experience working with persons with underlying mental illness, trauma, and or chemical dependency. Essential Functions
• Creates a welcoming environment for all residence and assists in identifying needs during intake process.
• Provides advocacy and support to victims of relationship abuse.
• Responds to crisis calls and within the shelter promptly, and provides resource information and referrals to victims of relationship abuse in our agency.
• Maintains shelter security at all times.
• Meets with residents in a case management setting to review goals.
• Assists residence in identifying their strengths and in exploring solutions to barriers and assisting with personal skill-building.
• Communicates information between shifts on activities of residences.
• Maintains client confidentiality and follows safety policies.
• Keeps accurate records by inputting stats in agency's data base.
• Follows Anna Marie's Alliance's policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Arrive to work promptly and regularly
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and manage projects with varying deadlines.
• Ability to handle crisis situations, and de-escalate situations dealing with trauma.
• Assists in housekeeping chores, prepping and cleaning residents' rooms, and or responsible for resident room cleanliness after departure.
• Assist residence with transportation needs.
• Participates in check-in meetings and in other meetings, as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Anna Marie's Alliance, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment
• All job descriptions state that the position is funded in part or in full by OJP grant funds
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process.
• Join us in making a difference!

Your dedication can transform lives by providing hope, safety, and support to those who need it most

Pay:

From $20.97 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) matching

Work Location:

In person