Full-Time Mid-Shift Direct Services Advocate
Hours: 10am – 7pm (hour break) 40 hours per week
Reports to: Shelter Supervisor
Start Date: Immediately
Salary/Hourly Rate: $17.50 Hourly Rate
Qualifications:
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and/or equivalent experience
· Basic knowledge, understanding and experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault is preferred.
· Good listener, self-motivated, team player
· Ability to respond effectively to crises.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Communication and public speaking skills
Perks:
· Safe Place offers a competitive benefits package, including paying 85% of the single employee’s premium for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Responsibilities:
· Direct client services to include trauma informed care, advocacy, in-take, protection orders, and sexual assault.
· Respond to emergency requests and/or needs by clients.
· Document all interactions as required.
· Maintain safety and security precautions.
· Track and report donations received. Stock where required.
· Crisis intervention and safety planning with clients/potential clients.
· Complete room checks.
· Shelter upkeep.
· Rotate on-call duties - nights, weekends, and holidays
· Other duties as assigned.
Hours of work:
· 10am – 7pm Monday through Friday; occasional evenings and weekends
· Ability to adjust hours as needed to cover events and needs of the position.
To apply: Email resume to coleen@safeplace-esd.org; Subject: Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
