Overview
On-Call Crisis Advocate Jobs in Waverly, Iowa, USA at Fofia
Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
The On-Call Crisis Advocate is responsible for staffing an on-call shift and to be available to physically respond to the shelter building to staff a shift that a scheduled advocate is unable to cover OR cover a pre-arranged open shift. During said response the On-Call Crisis Advocate will provide on-call support, hotlineadvocacy, and shelter and housing navigation to those fleeing violence throughout a 25-county service area.
What you will do:
Hold on-call response for 24 hour assigned shifts.
Take phone calls and answer questions from crisis advocates staff working in shelter.
Be available to respond physically to the shelter building if a crisis advocate is unable to work a shift.
Fulfill the responsibilities of the crisis advocates while covering a shift including:
Provideadvocacy, crisis counseling, and access to crisis services and housing programs to callers on our crisis line.
Support the crisis services team in navigating safe shelter options and diversion strategies for survivors of violence.
Provide victimadvocacy, crisis counseling andeducationto survivors of violence staying at Friends House.
Support the team in maintaining the shelter facility.
Comply with data tracking and documentation requirements.
How You Will Succeed:
People First – When you exhibit people first, you show genuine care/concern for the well-being and success of others and act accordingly to support/uplift them.
Discover & Do – When you exhibit discover and do, you take action to solve problems, improve functionality and make things happen.
Equity andInclusion- When you exhibit equity andinclusionyou foster an environment where all people feel welcome, valued and that they can contribute their unique talents and experiences.
Grit – When you exhibit grit you work to achieve excellence and continuously improve, even in the face of challenges and adversity.
Understand, align with and practice under the following philosophies/models:
Housing First Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Client-Centered Approach, Harm Reduction, and Low-Barrier Shelter.
Believe in our 10-year vision:
Everyone has a home.
Believe in our mission:
To provide safe shelter, confidential services, and housing assistance to individuals in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
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Title: On-Call Crisis Advocate
Company: Fofia
Location: Waverly, Iowa, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
