Shelter Advocate

Job Details

Job Location:

Shelter - LONGVIEW, TX 75605

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

For over 40 years the Women's Center of East Texas has served survivors of domestic abuse, their witnessing children, and victims of sexual assault. We are looking for compassionate, service-oriented Caseworkers at our Shelter who have a desire to assist these clients. Would you like to join us?

• Provide clients with quality client-centered, trauma informed care.
• Work with other agency staff to coordinate services to assist clients in meeting personal goals.
• Maintain shelter upkeep including room preparation and sanitation.
• Answer hotline calls, which sometimes includes providing emergency transportation for the callers to access shelter services.
• Document the services provided.

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance, including an employee only plan that requires no contribution to the insurance premium.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental options
• Paid $15,000 Life and AD&D insurance policy
• Retirement match plan
• Vacation and sick time off
• Paid holidays

The qualifications you need for this role:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors Degree in related field or combination of social services experience and education.
• Basic knowledge of Family Violence preferred
• Knowledge and experience of working in residential/shelter environment preferred
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Active Listening
• Empathy and Compassion
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Self-motivated, self-confident, and compassionate
• High moral and ethical standards.
• Ability to complete required training assignments and understand the dynamics of Family Violence and other related issues
• Physical requirements as mentioned in the job description