Day Center Advocate 1 PT

Job Description

Job Description

YWCA Northeast Kansas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We provide transformative services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking, Community Violence Interruption, before- and after-school programming, and leadership and inclusion initiatives.

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Work Schedule: Mutually Determined: Monday-Friday, between 8:00AM and 5:30PM

Reporting Relationship: Center for Safety and Empowerment Assistant Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Safety and Empowerment (CSE), a program of YWCA Northeast Kansas, provides support and advocacy for victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in a five-county service area. The Part-Time Day Center Advocate Maintains a safe, confidential environment for clients of the YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment’s (CSE) Day Center. They provide services to clients who are victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or abuse. Reporting to the CSE Assistant Program Director, this position conducts initial intakes for clients, assists in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness at the Day Center, and actively promotes and supports the organization’s mission and vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial Day Center intakes for clients who are victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, and or stalking.
• Orients Day center clients to services available to them.
• Monitors clients in the Day Center, addressing any concerns that arise per the Day Center policy manual.
• Assures client and staff safety by taking necessary emergency measures.
• Assists in maintaining Day Center cleanliness and orderliness. Examples: laundry, donation management, stock kitchen, clean set/ up bedroom for clients.
• Inventories and orders food and supplies necessary for Day Center operations.
• Maintains necessary documentation weekly, bi-weekly, and/or monthly.
• Attends Staff meetings.

Other Position Functions

• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
• Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork and open communication in all activities.
• Assists in maintaining the operational functions of YWCA Northeast Kansas headquarters, including serving as a substitute for the front desk when needed.
• Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in day-to-day interactions.
• Other duties as associated by the supervisor and CEO. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

At a minimum, the Part-Time Day Center Advocate must have a High School diploma or GED. In addition, the Part-Time Day Center Advocate shall have:

• Ability to work well with a diverse client population.
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to relate well to victims' crisis.
• Ability to function in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and understand client/staff good boundaries issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage individuals in crisis.
• Ability to function well in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
• Commitment to the YWCA mission and values, including a strong focus on racial equity and social justice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Work Environment: Office
• Lifting Requirement: 50 pounds
• Able to climb flights of stairs multiple times daily.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel in local community.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Transportation.
  • Auto insurance.
• Pass various background checks.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply through the website or submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Applicants will be required to pass the identified screening process prior to hiring.

NON DISCRIMINATION

YWCA Northeast Kansas is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed workplace. We recognize that systemic inequities impact many aspects of society, and we strive to address these through our policies, practices, and organizational culture. We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our mission and our work.

We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. No question on our application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.

We are also committed to fair hiring practices, including the consideration of qualified applicants with criminal records, in line with applicable laws and our values of second chances and community reintegration.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds — including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; immigrants and refugees; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities; gender-diverse individuals; survivors; and members of other historically underrepresented communities.