Overview
Shelter Services Advocate Domestic Abuse Shelter Jobs in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA at Child & Family Service
Position: Â Shelter Services Advocate – Honolulu Domestic Abuse Shelter (Full-Time)
Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.
OUR MISSION
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
OUR VISION
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.
OUR VALUES
HOPE values:Humility,Ownership,Per severance,Engagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee includingpaid time off, preventative health carepaid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager or Program Supervisor, the Shelter Services Advocate is responsible for promoting an environment that provides participants a sense ofempowerment, improves their well-being, and increases their ability to live safely and independently. The Shelter Services Advocate is primarily responsible for ensuring that participants’ basic needs are met, i.e., they have food, clothing and shelter, and that they are safe and supported while in the shelter program.
Provides Trauma-Informed engagement and services to all participants, where the focus is on building healthy relationships and utilizing the healthy relationships to empower participants and help them to heal from their trauma.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of work experience in the domestic violence field or with a related target group and children. Two (2) years of work experience is preferred. Experience in working with adults and children who have been exposed to domestic violence, or related group required.
EXPERIENCE
Over one year, up to and including two years.
Staff who do not meet the experience requirement must have at least six (6) months of work experience in the domestic violence field or with a related target group and complete the following prior to independently providing direct services:
Initial training
80 hours of shadowing a qualified staff member in the same position
40 hours of being shadowed by a qualified staff member in the same position
Enhanced six (6) months training and close supervision plan submitted to DHS/SSD Designee within the first week of the employment.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and trauma-informed care highly desired. Ability to engage, empower, and communicate effectively, respectfully, and empathetically with survivors from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Able to work evenings, overnight and weekends. Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision. On some shifts, the shelter services advocate is the only staff member on duty.
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Title: Shelter Services Advocate Domestic Abuse Shelter
Company: Child & Family Service
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
