Night and Weekend Advocate (part-time)

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Family Advocate
Part Time Regular San Francisco, CA, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $26.85 - $28.05 Hourly

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager, or her/his designee, the Family Advocate is responsible for providing crisis intervention and supportive services by developing individualized care plans. The position requires an ability to respond sensitively to women, teens, and their children who may be in crisis and/or seeking support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and counseling by telephone or in person.

Collaborate with on‑site consultants/clinicians to provide comprehensive services to high‑risk clients.

Provide field accompaniment to clients as needed - medical, criminal justice, civil legal, and social services.

Provide comprehensive assessments that result in individualized care plans.

Coordinate linkages and work with community‑based organizations to ensure accessibility.

Assist with day‑to‑day operations (phone coverage, site supervision, crisis intervention, conflict resolution).

Participate in scheduled staff and case management meetings.

Maintain and submit program documentation per grant requirements.

Facilitate various support groups.

Share shelter‑management duties (maintain donations, clean/set‑up rooms, meal provision, trash/recycling, laundry, basic maintenance, etc.) and

Perform other site‑specific duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of college in the human services field of study, plus at least one (1) year of experience in domestic violence‑related work or equivalent.

Experience working in a dynamic, diverse, multicultural, multilingual setting.

Knowledge of case management, counseling techniques, peer counseling models, crisis intervention, social milieu, and group facilitation.

Working knowledge of community resources in the San Francisco area.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work as a team member with a strong commitment to collaborative work.

Ability to approach work with a positive, supportive, and sensitive attitude and demeanor.

Must be able to fulfill physical requirements (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking up and down stairs multiple times per day, etc.).

Understanding of confidentiality and privilege laws governing domestic violence work.

Verifiable completion (or impending completion) of state‑mandated 40‑hour domestic violence counselor training.

Clearance through DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting is required. Consideration for applicants with criminal histories in line with Fair Chance Ordinance.

Valid CA driver's license may be required; clean driving record; insurable under agency policy.

TB (Tuberculosis) clearance.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Must be available for evenings and nights, and weekend coverage.

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