Residential Advocate

Summary:The Residential Advocate is responsible for assisting hotline callers and supporting residents living in the emergency shelter and transitional housing apartments. Scheduled shifts are overnight and weekends.

Current shifts available:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Answer all hotline calls provide crisis intervention establish immediate needs and provide resources.
• Provide emergency assistance to residents (food diapers and hygiene products) as needed.
• Maintain a safe clean campus environment in coordination with residents.
• Provide basic information and referral to clients as requested.
• Document client contacts during each shift.
• Adhere to ethical practice standards and comply with center policies.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and work holidays weekends and/or overnight as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in psychology sociology social work or related field is preferred
• One-year human service experience is preferred
• Additional experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree
• Must complete California 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a must

Physical requirements:

• Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing walking bending stair climbing and stooping.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work at a computer including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.

This position is part-time non-exempt and is paid according to federal and state laws. Candidates selected for hire are required to undergo a LiveScan background screening and TB screening.

Community Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employees must have the legal right to work in the United States without support; sponsorship is not available nor is relocation assistance.

Required Experience:

Junior IC