Overnight Counselor Advocate - PT, Weekends, Overnight

Counselor Advocate

Working under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Counselor Advocate will:

• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation of client services
• Adhere to program/contract compliance as per guidelines and requirements mandated for DV shelter programs, standards of confidentiality, HIPPA, safety and crisis intervention.
• Responsible for providing direct services to clients:
• Assist with client crises as needed (life skills, conflicts resolution, safety planning, etc) using trauma-informed de-escalation and mediation techniques.
• Ensure implementation of empowerment model, harm reduction and trauma informed care methodologies.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, resources and eligibility screenings for program services for potential program participants via Sojourn 24-hour hotline for DV crisis per DV best practices and standards.
• Assist with client entry and exit of shelter programs
• Assist with transportation of program participants and their belongings to meetings such as the court, doctors, community resources, and housing appointments etc. as necessary.
• Facilitate support groups for Adult and Child Participants including but not limited to life skills, DV education, Parenting Education.
• Provide child-care occasionally
• Ensure adherence to shelter guidelines for program participants under the supervision of shelter management.
• Provide resources and referrals as needed
• Assist with life skills support and education such as, grocery shopping, assistance with chores/cleaning, provision of child care,
• Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with clients, staff, community partners and community stakeholders including mental health programs, DV shelter programs, local law enforcement, local neighborhood councils (and other local officials), and providers of services and resources to homeless persons.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training workshops, and community meetings as needed.
• Take inventory of site needs and submit facility maintenance, IT, and supply order requests.
• Submit daily activity reports to leadership staff and effectively communicate on-site activities; ensure appropriate communication during shift transition meetings
• Participate and conduct safety drills, routine facility checks to ensure compliance with county health standards
• Participate in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the shelter facility.
• Work with shelter management to report credible suspicions of child abuse
• Train, assist and provide feedback to volunteers
• Other Duties as Assigned

Specific Duties-Operations:

• Ensure that shelter property and its surroundings is well maintained and clean.
• Regularly inspect facilities to verify clean, sanitary conditions.
• Report any maintenance issues or need for repairs to supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Regularly inspect facility/beds to ensure they are in working order.
• Train shelter support staff in proper protocol for site maintenance.
• Ensure monthly safety and fire drills are conducted

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
• Valid California Drivers License
• Use of own vehicle; responsible to carry all auto insurance legally required in State of California
• Trustworthy, honest, and team player.
• Ability to supervise shelter participants with dignity and respect at all times. Must engage participants in positive interactions and troubleshoot problems as they surface.
• Must exhibit sound decision-making ability related to crisis and safety planning
• Ability to work with a diverse population and implement cultural responsiveness
• Ability to handle communications with public, TPC staff and volunteers via phone or in person.
• Literate with the ability to operate basic computer functions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.…