Shelter Advocate (Part Time)

Responsibilities

Interact with clients and staff members in a manner that is respectful and empowering

Consistent and dependable attendance

Attend all mandatory staff meetings, program meetings, and trainings

Present a professional demeanor to the community through appearance, communication, and presentation

Essential Functions

Advocacy

Engage in and role model direct conflict resolution and mediation

Maintain Confidentiality in accordance with Alaska Statute 18.66.200

Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and State laws that affect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Implement policies, protocols and services designed to provide advocacy and support to victims who are or have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault or individuals who are impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault

Provide support services to victims and other individuals impacted by domestic violence, and sexual assault who are residing in emergency shelter, calling on the phone, a non-residential walk in, or a partner or prior victim of a man in batterer’s intervention Support services include active listening, safety planning, case planning, information and referrals, and advocating with other community agencies

Provide advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at the hospital as requested through law enforcement and forensic nursing

Provide case management to long-term residents and participants in transitional housing

Participate in SART on-call schedule

Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as needed

Provide back-up as necessary for court advocacy when legal advocate is unable to attend

Be a referral source to the ANDVSA Legal Advocacy Project, ALSC, and IAC’s legal program

Maintain accurate client records including statistical records, file management, and summary of contacts according to IAC confidentiality policies and program procedures

Residential Shelter Management

Implement procedures to ensure the safety of the building

Communicate Maintenance Requests to the appropriate individual(s)

Address housing issues that require de-escalation and/or mediation

Coordinate house meeting; ensuring all safety and security procedures are discussed

Perform room checks

Cleaning of direct work space and shelter space as needed

Other Duties as assigned by the Direct Services Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Human Services or closely related field; sufficient job, school, or life experience may be used in lieu of the Associates degree

Excellent interpersonal, group, and written communication skills

Proficient with computers and ability to do data entry

Ability to handle sensitive issues in a mature, confidential manner with integrity and compassion

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles

Commitment to agency mission and goals

Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or a related field

Knowledge of Alaskan Cultures, Fairbanks community, and other social service agencies

Work or life experience in the field of domestic violence or sexual assault, including trainings and/or certificates in these fields

Supervision:

Directly responsible to the Direct Services Manager

Hours:

Part-time/relief (less than 20 hours per week)

Salary Range:

$20.90 – $23.51 DOE Non-Exempt

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