Shelter Overnight On-Call Advocate

Description : Status : On-call

Schedule : Support co-workers and supervisors by filling open shifts when needed, agreeing to shift changes (e.g. swing to day, day to night), on an on-call basis, up to 32 hours / week. Must be able to work any shift with an emphasis for covering evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Pay Range : $23.92 / hr + $1 Shelter differential + $1 bilingual differential

The SafeChoice Shelter Overnight On-Call Advocate helps to provide supportive and low barrier emergency shelter services to survivors of domestic violence. The SafeChoice shelter provides comprehensive support to victim / survivors of domestic violence, all services provided are trauma-informed, survivor-centered and in compliance with contract requirements. This position is responsible for providing direct service advocacy in the SafeChoice Domestic Violence Shelter. Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The SafeChoice Shelter Overnight On-Call Advocate provides services that align with agency values. This position provides overnight coverage for shelter shifts when full time shelter staff are not available to work due to illness or other leave from work, with the option for coverage of day shift or swing shift as well.

Mission

• Gain approval for, track, and participate in activities that meet the organization's 1% for Social Change initiative.
• Incorporate the YWCAs commitment to social justice by understanding how racism, sexism, classism, and other oppressions intersect and are embedded in institutions. Seek opportunities for continued learning about racial, gender and class equity.
• Assure that participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background.
• Think through the lens of racial equity and its intersections with poverty. Use the core principles of anti-racism and grounding those principles in all daily tasks.

Direct Services Advocacy

Requirements :

There is a strong social justice component to all positions within YWCA Clark County, requiring critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of anti-racism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values

Strong problem-solving skills : resourceful and able to resolve challenges while knowing when its time to stop and ask questions or seek additional guidance.

Strong technological skills : effectively use common software programs (like MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint) to fulfill position related expectations.

Strong soft-skills : with little to no prompting, adapt work and communication style to mitigate and / or de- escalate crisis, and to best support our participants.

Preferred Experience

Required Knowledge

Don't meet every single requirement after reading through this post? You may be just the right candidate for the role or future roles, and please know we value lived experience! Studies have shown that due to white supremacy culture, systemically oppressed communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. YWCA Clark County is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Compensation details : 23.92-25.92 Hourly Wage

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