Job Title: Resident Advocate Evening B | FLSA Status: NonExempt |
Department: Client Services Program
| Reports to: Shelter Manager A |
Effective Date: | Pay Rate: $41000 year $19.71 hour |
Position Overview:Resident Advocate Evening B is responsible for overseeing and providing direct support to victims of domestic and sexual violence during assigned shifts. Perform related tasks as assigned by the Shelter Manager.HOURS: 32 hours weekly Sunday/Monday 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM Tuesday/Wednesday Off Thursday/Friday 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM and Saturday Off or as necessary to achieve program objectives tasks activities and responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide crisis intervention assistance to current residents and hotline callers.
- Provide orientation to residents regarding all shelter guidelines and procedures and ensure adherence to those guidelines.
- Oversee the safety security and general welfare of the residents and the shelter facility during assigned shifts.
- Maintain confidentiality pertaining to the shelter facilitys records residents and locale.
- Ensure all donations are accepted recorded and put away in proper storage areas.
- Attending and contributing to shelter and combined staff meetings.
- Oversee the cleanliness of the shelter including checking chores and reassigning as needed.
- Document pertinent information in client files and communication log.
- Submit maintenance requests for equipment and building repairs.
- Check call notes and retrieve client messages.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Entrylevel position no additional required.
Education and Other Requirements:- Minimum 4year degree in Social Work Sociology Psychology Human Services or comparable experience.
- Must pass a criminal background check motor vehicle report and reference checks.
- Must have a clean driving record/provide proof of automobile insurance coverage/be insurable/ have at least three years of verifiable driving experience.
- Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.
JobSpecific Competencies:- Ability to demonstrate communication and problemsolving skills that encourage and empower residents to seek remedies for positive changes.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize changing workload
- Ability to make independent decisions to benefit residents the shelter facility and the agency.
- Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual and the ability to remain calm in crises.
- Ability to understand residential programs and the dynamics of communal living.
I have read and understand the essential job functions that have been outlined in the above job description for Bay Area Turning Point.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organizations ongoing needs. Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race disability color creed religion sex age national origin ancestry citizenship veteran status or nonjob related factors in hiring promotion demotion training benefits transfers layoffs terminations recommendations rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.
NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.
Required Experience:
Junior IC