Part-Time Shelter Advocate, Afternoon/Evening Shift

 

Join our dedicated team as a Shelter Advocate at a reputable non-profit organization committed to providing safe, supportive, and empowering environments for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to family violence. In this vital role, you will serve as a compassionate guide and resource for shelter residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and progress toward stability. Your energetic approach will help foster a welcoming atmosphere while managing complex situations with professionalism and care. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through active engagement, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management. HAVIN is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to shelter residents by addressing their immediate needs and guiding them through intake processes.

• Conduct crisis intervention to de-escalate conflicts, manage behavioral health issues, and ensure safety for all individuals on-site.

• Assist with childcare activities to support families and promote a nurturing environment.

• Collect data related to resident progress, incident reports, and program outcomes; ensure proper filing and data entry for record keeping.

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

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

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Qualifications

• Shelter Advocates must complete HAVIN's domestic violence/sexual assault training program.

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

• Applicants must be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift and carry up to thirty pounds.

• Must have valid PA driver's license.

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

• Strong crisis intervention skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Excellent conflict management and communication skills to handle sensitive situations tactfully.

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

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Benefits:

• 403(b)

• 403(b) matching

• Paid time off

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License/Certification:

• PA Driver's License (Required)

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Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

• Night Shift (Required)

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Work Location: In person