A New Leaf is hiring: Overnight Shelter Advocate - Autumn House in Arizona City

A New Leaf's Autumn House is seeking a dedicated Overnight Shelter Advocate to provide essential support to individuals and families in our 24-hour crisis shelter for survivors of domestic violence. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of residents during overnight hours, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and assistance with immediate needs. The Overnight Shelter Advocate will monitor shelter security, complete necessary documentation, and foster a calm, supportive environment for those in our care. Ideal candidates are compassionate, vigilant, and committed to supporting survivors as they work toward stability and healing. Join us in making a difference when it matters most.

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.35

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday; 8pm - 6am

Location: Mesa, AZ

*Required to complete our "New Hire Orientation" held on the first work week of employment, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; subject to change upon completion of orientation requirements which may grant early release of orientation before Friday; orientation not offered evenings or weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Experience:

• Experience working with domestic violence, homelessness or economically disadvantaged population preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with trauma informed practices required.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Verbally bilingual in Spanish, preferred

Responsibilities:

• Role model appropriate behaviors to clients in the shelter, at all times, utilizing trauma informed principles and practices.
• Provide crisis intervention, domestic violence information, and resources and referral services to callers/clients at the shelter.
• Perform screenings, lethality assessments, and basic needs assessments for potential clients according to procedure. Assist with the introduction of program and facility orientation to incoming clients. Assist with client intake/exit paperwork as needed.
• Provide supportive services to clients in shelter and assist case managers with client needs.
• Establish/maintain client files, documentation and requesting paperwork; filing all documentation in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
• Be responsible for issues relating to admission and discharge, in conjunction with the program's definition and policies as relevant to program/client needs.
• Access community resources to support the coordination of services for clients.
• Participate in required supervision on a regular basis as required by A New Leaf policy.
• Be available and responsive to families and individuals during hours on shift.
• Maintain ability to drive agency passenger van to transport clients and complete other duties, as needed and/or drive personal vehicle to conduct program business (mail runs, grocery shopping, etc.).

Compliance:

• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation, required
• Current Auto Liability Insurance, required
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record, required
• Be at least 21-years of Age
• Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process; they are encouraged to complete that process prior to applying as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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