Shelter Advocate

• temporary shelter

• DV/SV 360

  Communities
• 4.5 Eagan, MN Job Details Full-time $20
• $21 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Domestic violence situation handling Working with survivors of violence Experience working with families with children Full Job Description Provide resources/referral/support to individuals and families staying at the Lewis House emergency shelter who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual assault.

Position also answers crisis hotline calls. Emergency shelter located in Eagan. This is an on-site position. Regularly scheduled position, not a live in position. Support includes promoting safety planning and goal planning with the individual/family and assisting with day-to-day duties in shelter. Shelters operate and are staffed 24/7. One to two years related experience working with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence. Bachelor's degree preferred, but experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Available shifts:

Full-time 34 hours per week Wed 1 pm

• 5 pm Thurs-Sat. 1 pm
• 11 pm Full-time 30 hours per week Wed
• Fri 10 pm
• 8 am

On-call Fill-In:

Full-time benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance options, paid sick and safe time, vacation and flexible holiday hours, and an employer matching retirement account. On-call benefits include sick and safe time and an employer matching retirement account. As a Shelter Advocate, you play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals in crisis and dealing with domestic or sexual violence. Your responsibilities include offering crisis intervention, both over a phone hotline and in person with residence of the shelter, behavioral health support, conflict management, and ensuring the well-being and safety of shelter residents.

• Provide holistic advocacy services and resources to residents, including safety planning, child/adult education, community connections/resources, housing, financial, building support networks, and other services/resources as apparent or identified in shelter intakes.
• Complete follow-up from police reports/calls and assist victims/survivors with initial needs. This includes providing emotional support, resources, safety planning, assistance with protective orders, screening for safe housing, and more.
• Complete and assist with day-to-day duties in shelter. This includes cleaning and upkeep, kitchen inventory and supplies, assisting residents with daily chores.
• Respond to hospital calls to provide support to victims/survivors during forensic exams as able during scheduled work times.
• Facilitate and participate in group activities. This may include house meetings and planned family activities.
• Conduct data entry tasks to maintain accurate records of resident interactions.
• Support residents in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
• Participate in weekly case consultation with other advocates, to discuss strengths and needs of residents.
• Complete Housing Assessments.
• Complete Safe at Home Applications
• Actively participate and attend staff meetings, including 360 Communities All Staff Meetings, Program specific meetings, and Reflective Supervision Groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $21.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 3% Match AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person