Overnight Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve including Brockton New Bedford Plymouth the South Shore South Coast Cape Cod Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race ethnicity culture gender sexual orientation age ability and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial ethnic and cultural groups including youth LGBTQIA individuals immigrants people with limited English proficiency survivors of sexual assault domestic violence commercial sexual exploitation people with substance use disorders and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care emergency services and support.

JOB TITLE: Overnight Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate

HOURS: Per-Diem Overnight Shift scheduled times vary 11:30pm-7:30am

LOCATION: Brockton

SALARY: $28.10/hourly

DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager the Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate will provide overall support to shelter residents and will ensure the safety security and well being of residents and the maintenance and functioning of the building and operations of the shelter during their shift. Shifts will be determined as needed.

• Promote a clean harmonious and welcoming environment.
• Ensure that the basic needs of all residents are met during their stay including but not limited to; food clothing bedding and medical needs.
• Work closely with the manager to communicate needs and to ensure seamless continuity of services.
• Document all interactions as required and expected including but not limited to; special requests incidents and other concerns.
• Maintain safety and security precautions.
• Work closely with the Manager to identify and address all facility maintenance in timely fashion.
• Respond to emergency requests and/or needs by residents.
• Oversee cleanliness and orderliness of the facility and of resident involvement in shared tasks and responsibilities.
• Perform routine clerical tasks including but not limited to; answering the telephone maintaining office space.
• Attend staff and agency meetings as required.
• Travel
• Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to maintain flexible schedule in accordance with program needs; i.e. some evenings and/or weekend emergency responses may be required. Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence and relationship violence. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Valid MA drivers license and reliable vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as homelessness mental health substance abuse preferred. Experience in accessing community resources and making referrals particularly in housing. Self starter with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.