Shelter Advocate

Employment Type:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Compensation:
Min $18.94/hr - Max $24.25/hr in 6 steps

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as a Shelter Advocate. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission:
Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision:
Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

The Shelter Support Advocate assumes responsibility for the provision of services to homeless Victims of Domestic Violence and Generally Homeless.

• May assist with the implementation of individual case plans. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Provide resource information and referral to shelter tenants.
  • Assistance with the development of daily independent living plans.
  • Provide transportation to shelter tenants as needed.
  • Assistance with creating a resume.
  • Assisting with planning and implementation of activities that address the social and emotional well-being of shelter tenants.
  • Coordinate with community resources and organizations to provide additional services for shelter residents.
  • Facilitating and supervising daily activities, such as support groups and recreational activities.
• Assisting with the intake process for new residents, including explaining rules and procedures.
• Providing direct care, support, and supervision to residents.
• Maintaining accurate records of residents' information and progress in HMIS.
• Coordinating with other staff members to provide comprehensive care and support.
• Responding to emergencies and crisis situations in a calm and efficient manner.
• Assisting with meal preparation and distribution, in compliance with any applicable funding regulations.
• Assisting with daily maintenance of the Shelter, including but not limited to routine cleaning and maintaining the shelter facility to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Providing resources and referring residents to other services as needed, such as job training, counseling, or health treatment.
• Respecting the privacy and dignity of all residents.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy rules and regulations.
• Provide a compassionate, respectful and safe environment for all shelter residents.
• Assist with shelter operations including coordination of activities for adults and children.
• Enforce shelter rules and regulations.
• Provide stabilizing influence in family stress situations, to include modeling appropriate parenting, cohabitating, and routine cleaning instruction.
• May receive after hour calls for shelter placement of domestic violence victims.
• Receive, organize, maintain, and distribute inventory of donated household and personal items.
• Provide childcare for residents as needed.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Complete other required reports as required unrelated to HMIS.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) & AND
• Two years relevant experience as an advocate, case manager or similar position, in a residential or crisis intervention setting involving services for domestic abuse survivors, traumatized populations (including children), or related experience; AND
• Training and experience which would provide the skills, language, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

OR

• Associate's Degree in Social Services or related field.

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).
• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:
  • Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI), and the California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR) (Megan's Law).
  • Reliable, insured transportation and valid California Driver License (if applicable)
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer (if applicable).
  • Health examination with tuberculin clearance.
• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.

KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.