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Citizens Against Domestic Violence

Residential Advocate - Part Time Floating Position

Job Description

The Residential Advocate provides crisis intervention, support, advocacy, and security for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. This position includes night and weekend hours.

Responsibilities for the Residential Advocate include, but are not limited to the following:

• Crisis Intervention/Emergency: The Residential Advocate increases safety factors concerning residents who enter the shelter. The Residential Advocate is trained in all emergency procedures, i.e. calling emergency personnel, de-escalation of crises, hotline calls, and other related emergencies.
• Intake of new residents: Intakes often begin by working with local law enforcement agencies to transport victims to the shelter. Residential Advocate’s assist residents in entering shelter, reducing feelings of crisis, and enhancing feelings of safety. The Residential Advocate is then responsible for completing all required intake paperwork.
• Orientation: These procedures ensure that residents are aware of all shelter guidelines, are introduced to other residents, and know what to do in case of an emergency.
• Advocacy: Residential Advocates may provide support services to victims of sexual assault and family violence. These services include crisis intervention, hospital advocacy and referrals, legal advocacy, when requested.
• In addition, Residential Advocates will complete case management and all other required paperwork and documentation for each shift that is worked.
• All Resident Advocates will attend training as requested by administration.
• Assist with client transport, as needed.
• Assist with quality assurance processes and other office duties.
• Metal detecting and taking inventory of personal items for safety protocols.
• Complete shelter rounds and infection control prevention checks at the appropriate time during shift.
• Participates as leaders in life skills groups for residents.
• Residential Advocates report to the Shelter Manager who works directly with the Executive Director.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, preference for higher education in the human service field
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in the human services and willing to work with victims of domestic and sexual violence
• Must be able to work nights, evenings, and weekends
• Clear a background check through Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services
• Must have valid driver’s license

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shelter Manager

STATUS: Part-Time Floating

DOL STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Possible Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work overnights and weekends?
• Are you able to pass a FCSR background check?
• How many years of relevant experience do you have?

Work Location: One location

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Camdenton, MO 65020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able work independently but also participate as part of a team?

Experience:

• human services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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