Overview
Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate Jobs in Independence, MO at Hope House Inc
Make a difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors !
Hope House, Inc., a non-profit domestic violence service agency, is currently seeking compassionate, reliable, and trauma-informed professionals to join our team as part-time or PRN Shelter Advocates.
Available shifts include:
- Fridays 5pm-11pm
- Saturdays 5pm-11pm
- Weekdays during business hours
- Additional evening and weekend shifts as needed
Shelter Advocates provide crisis intervention, support, and advocacy services directly to survivors of domestic violence who are residing in the emergency shelter facility or are calling the hotline.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Answer the 24-hour crisis hotline
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and safety planning to survivors
- Assist survivors filing orders of protection
- Foster a safe and welcoming community living environment
- Staff the shelter front desk and conduct intakes with new residents
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with quality and grant requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field OR relevant training and experience
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, acceptable motor vehicle record, and reliable transportation
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Previous experience working with survivors of domestic violence
- Experience working in crisis response, advocacy, or customer service in high-stress environments
PHYSICAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position works on-site at our Independence campus. Shelter Advocates frequently interact with individuals in crisis and must be comfortable multi-tasking in a shelter environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to focus.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.
Pay: From $21.15 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 12.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License and Insurance (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate
Company: Hope House Inc
Location: Independence, MO
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