PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY - EVERY OTHER SATURDAY & SUNDAY
HOURS: 10 AM TO 10 PM
POSITION: Weekend Advocate
POSITION SUMMARY: This is a part-time position providing coverage of the crisis line and shelter, maintaining safety at the shelter, and assisting residents.
QUALIFICATIONS: Mature, stable individual. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to handle crisis situations. Problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential. Must be able to work independently.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services:
Crisis intervention calls and service-referral calls
Client intake, coordinate delivery of client with law enforcement, have all applicable forms signed, assign rooms, and explain house rules and regulations.
Maintain daily shelter schedule with residents during shift and ensure that residents’ chores are completed.
Other duties as assigned.
Shelter: Coordinate and participate, as needed, in the performance of assigned weekend household duties.
Conduct weekly safety checks of the premises.
Maintain a safe environment at the shelter.
General: Coordinate, receive, and document donations received during the shift.
Provide written documentation of shelter activities on a daily shift log and submit to the Executive Director.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.