Part-Time Shelter Advocate

Job Description

Join HAVIN's dedicated team as a Shelter Advocate and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to family violence. In this role with our nonprofit organization, you will guide shelter residents, connect them with resources, and support their safety, well-being, and progress toward stability. Through active engagement, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management, you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

· Provide direct support to shelter residents by addressing their immediate needs and guiding them through intake processes.

· Support the safety of all individuals on-site through crisis intervention, including de-escalating conflicts and responding to behavioral health issues.

· Assist with childcare activities to support families and promote a nurturing environment.

· Collect data related to resident progress, incident reports, and program outcomes; ensure proper filing and data entry for record keeping.

· Successful Shelter Advocates must be able to work independently yet compatibly with others; must be able to work with those in crisis.

· Applicants must abide by all applicable confidentiality standards of the program.

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Qualifications

· Shelter Advocates must complete HAVIN's domestic violence/sexual assault training program.

· All Shelter Advocates will be required to undergo a drug test, criminal, including FBI, and child abuse clearances.

· Applicants must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift and carry up to thirty pounds.

· Must have valid PA driver's license.

· Specific training and/or knowledge of domestic violence/sexual assault issues preferred.

· Strong crisis intervention skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Excellent conflict management and communication skills to handle sensitive situations tactfully.

· Successful Shelter Advocates are dependable, organized, self-motivated and team players.

About Us:

Helping All Victims in Need (HAVIN) is a nonprofit organization serving Armstrong County and the surrounding communities, dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.