FullTime Shelter Advocate

HAVIN, Armstrong County's Domestic and Sexual Assault Center, is seeking a full-time Shelter Advocate. Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Must be willing to work flexible hours, primarily midnights and evenings.

HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer. * No phone calls please. *

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

· Shelter Advocates MUST be willing to work flexible hours-primarily overnight (midnight to 8am) and evenings. Applicants must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift and carry up to thirty pounds.

· Applicants must be willing to put their care and energy into keeping the Shelter clean and organized during the midnight shift: keeping bathrooms and kitchen areas clean, stocking pantry items, and organizing donations.

· Must have valid PA driver's license.

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

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

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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

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

· Training and/or experience in crisis intervention or in working with people in residential settings.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $26,000.00 per year