Part-time Shelter Advocate

Primary Function:As a part ofSafe Harbor’s Shelter Team, thisposition will worktostrengthen service deliveryandmaintain the operation of the shelter program. As its primary function, the
Shelter Advocate will provide support, advocacy,resourcecoordination and referrals to survivors ofdomesticabuse
residing in Safe Harbor’s
emergencyshelter program.This positionis responsible for
safety planning, crisis intervention,
goal setting,resource coordination, and planning andfacilitating domestic abuse education and support groups for survivors. TheShelter Advocate works collaboratively with bothinternal and externalprograms and agencies to meet the various needs of survivors.
This is a part-time hourly exemptpositionnoteligible for full benefits. 

 ReportsTo:
Shelter Advocacy Coordinator 

Job Responsibilities 

Completetrauma informed client intakes and assessments todetermine appropriateness for shelter program andidentify the best course of action to meet survivor’sneeds.  

Work with survivors to create, implement,monitor, and update individualized safety plans. 

Providetrauma informed advocacy, referrals,
education, and support
to survivors of domestic abuse. Assist survivors with obtainingassistance with basic needs, including, but not limited to housing, employment,
legal andmedicalresources. 

Assist with developing housing partnerships within the community to enhance access to housing opportunities fordomestic abusesurvivorsresiding in emergencyshelter.  

Assist with coordination of services forchildren, youth and familiesresiding inemergencyshelter, including, but not limited to
parenting support,childcare resources,andassistance withschoolenrollments. 

Facilitate and lead discussions and/or groups with clients aimed at developing an understanding of trauma, promotion of healthy relationships and strength building, as well as increasing overall knowledge base of life skills and communitysupports.     

Build andmaintain collaborative relationships with local community agencies, service providers, and community resources that are regularlyutilized by survivors of domestic abuse. 

Maintain a current guide of community resources,assist survivors with navigating referrals, andestablishing access points to needed services. 

Observe all standards of confidentiality,
maintain client database, and ensureaccurate, detailed, andtimely documentation of client files and
administration of client surveys. 

Assist
with
day-to-day
shelter operation by creating a shelter culture that exemplifies teamwork and respect; promotes safety; responds to clientconcerns and challenges in a trauma informed manner; and strives to create a caring and inclusive environment marked by empathy, understanding, and acceptance.  

Attend staff, team and supervisorymeeting as scheduled. 

Lend enthusiastic support to agency policies, events,and to fellow co-workers. 

To assume such other duties as assigned by theShelter Advocacy Coordinator or Director of Housing and Shelter Advocacy. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree orAssociate Degree in Human Services or related field with 1 year experience (preferred). 

• Ability to work with diverse individuals in an empathetic and nonjudgmental manner. 

• Demonstrates respect for others’ experiences, language, culture, andknowledge. 

• Ability todemonstrate organizational skills and ability tonavigate complex situations in acrisis oriented
  environment. 

• Commitment toteam work and collaboration. 

• Abilityto manage confidential information inan appropriate manner. 

• Ability to work flexiblehours, includingsome evening and weekend shifts. 

• Good verbal and written skills in English (bilingual language skills are a plus). 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 

• Possession of a valid SC Driver’s License. 

• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic abuseanddemonstrated
  track record in advocacy(preferred). 

• Ability tofacilitate weekly domesticabuse education groups. 

• Public speaking experience (preferred).