Advocate Awake Overnight

We offer competitive pay with benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and a 403(b) plan.

To maintain the smooth operation of the Safe House and Crisis Line, and support clients as needed during the overnight hours.

• Operate the Crisis Line by providing crisis intervention, counseling, education, safety planning, and referrals to callers.
• Conduct and approve intake and eligibility evaluations to determine guest’s needs and appropriateness for services at the Safe House.
• Interact with guests in the community areas of the house and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict and stress management, parenting, budgeting and other).
• Supervise and coordinate activities related to house policies and chores.
• Identify guest needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member to secure donations and services.
• Conduct hourly rounds according to policy to ensure building is safe and secure, reporting any concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain timely, accurate records including up-to-date client files, statistics report, and census.
• Update daily roster and shift reports.
• Assist with meals and mealtime during the shift.
• Assist in processing and storing donations as requested.
• Attend and participate in supervision, weekly group meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Conduct, attend, and participate in appropriate training and education.
• Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Associate degree in social services, closely related field, or equivalent job experience.
• 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training (WINGS can provide if needed).
• CPR and First Aid certification (WINGS can provide if needed).
• Food handler certification or willingness to get it.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter data.
• Possess the ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in working with sensitive issues and in maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, good judgment, and commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to stay awake during the night shift.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds to assist with donation storage.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays to ensure the complete staffing of our 24-hour facility.

• 403b Retirement Plan
• 403b Employer Match
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• EAP