HAVIN, Armstrong County's Domestic and Sexual Assault Center is seeking a part-time Shelter Advocate. Part-time approximately twenty hours per week. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, nights and holidays. HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer. No Phone Calls Please.
Shelter Advocate's provide coverage of shelter while on duty; including intake and exit process for residents.
Provide crisis and information and referral coverage on 24-hour hotline.
Supervise operations of the shelter and agency's offices including general cleaning, building maintenance and clerical duties.
Shelter Advocate's provide crisis and ongoing counseling, information and referral to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, individually and in groups.
Arrange and/or provide transportation for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Provide child care/supervision.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES :
Shelter Advocate'sMUST be willing to work flexible hours-primarily evening, overnight (midnight to 8am), weekends and holidays.
Applicants must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift and carry up to thirty pounds.
Must have valid PA driver's license.
Shelter Advocate's will be required to undergo a drug test, criminal, including FBI, and child abuse clearances.
Applicant must be able to work independently yet compatibly with others; must be able to work with those in crisis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
Specific training and/or knowledge of domestic violence/sexual assault issues.
Training and/or experience in crisis intervention or in working with people in residential settings.
Successful Shelter Advocate's are dependable, organized, self-motivated and team players