Advocate - Part Time Weekends

Job Description Each member of HAVEN’s staff fulfills an important role in furthering HAVEN’s mission to help people heal from abuse as we work to end domestic violence and sexual assault through community education, intervention, and prevention. The position of Shelter Advocate is part of the Shelter Services program staff, which provides case management, advocacy and support services to adult victims and survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. As a member of HAVEN’s Shelter Services Team, the Shelter Advocate must be an exceptional advocate, must share HAVEN’s commitment to putting clients’ needs first, and must perform their work in a manner that consistently upholds our common values.

Answer the crisis line during shift hours

• Provide support and advocacy to clients including safety planning and making referrals to the support group and other services and agencies
• Serves as liaison between HAVEN and other community organizations on behalf of clients
• Provide training and support to volunteers and interns
• Complete all necessary paperwork and collects data and grant information as required
• Experience working as part of a team as well as handling crisis individually with quality decision makings skills
• Basic computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office products and databases
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with a diversity of individuals, organizations, and government agencies
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to working with victims of sexual and domestic violence; understanding of and commitment to issues of cultural diversity as they apply to sexual and domestic violence prevention, intervention, and services; Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling,

Psychology or related Human Service field. those who are bilingual. domestic violence, sexual violence, and/or homelessness to apply.

HAVEN follows the spirit and intent of all federal, state, and local employment law

gender orientation, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family

state, or local law. HAVEN's policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies

This position requires working a rotating monthly schedule with the following shifts:

Weekdays:

Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Weekends:

Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 PM–8:00 AM

In addition, part-time staff are required to work third shift 2–3 times per month for gaps in coverage or federal holidays.

Weekdays, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM

Weekends, 8:00 PM–8:00 AM

No phone calls please.

\nCompany Description Helping people heal from abuse as we work to end domestic violence and sexual assault through community education, intervention, and primary prevention.

Helping people heal from abuse as we work to end domestic violence and sexual assault through community education, intervention, and primary prevention.