Domestic Violence Overnight-Weekend Shelter Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Overnight Weekend Shelter Advocate will provide services under the supervision and direction of the Director of Residential & Shelter Coordinator.

The Overnight Weekend Shelter Advocate will incorporate Housing First Models as the primary modality in the home, to assess and match the client's needs. The Client Advocate is expected to participate and coordinate within a team setting including but not limited to the Shelter Coordinator, the Child Advocate, and Residential Counselor.

The Overnight Weekend Shelter Advocate also works hand in hand with Housing Advocate to ensure the successful identification and retention of permanent housing, consisting of advocacy for domestic violence / sexual assault survivors with landlords. Knowledge of survivor rights would be an optimal skill in this role. Knowledge of subsidy programs is preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BA / BSW or commensurate experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) required.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency through either experience or education.
• Must have some knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Physical Demands :

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

While performing the job, this position typically involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, carrying (25lbs), lifting (25lbs), bending, stooping, and reaching. This position also requires operating a computer keyboard, firm / strong grasping, and repetitive hand control. The position also requires the ability to complete forms in personal writing, make and receive telephone calls, and operate office machines (copier, fax, and printer). This position is also subjected to outside environmental conditions.

Personal Traits :

NOTE : This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Overnight Weekend Shelter Advocate and will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of the YWCA Union County and their ensuring work requirements. This job description should not be construed as a contract.