Hope & Safety Alliance ยท 3 weeks ago
On-Site Shelter Advocate
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.58/hr - $21.30/hrHope & Safety Alliance is committed to providing safety, hope, and healing to survivors of domestic violence. The Shelter Advocate will provide survivor-centered advocacy, emotional support, and crisis intervention to individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues, while working at their confidential shelter in Lane County.
CommunitiesNon ProfitPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Work with survivors in a courteous and professional manner, and provide the following services:
Advocacy and safety planning
Emotional support, peer counseling, and crisis intervention
Referrals, resources, and information about community partner agencies
Assistance determining client priorities and needs
Assist clients with resources and basic needs
Provide information on domestic violence dynamics, healthy relationships, and parenting
Collect and record demographic information and enter stats into database for tracking purposes
Learn new software and technology and use it for communication, tracking, etc
Work with community partners to provide accurate program information and referrals
Assist in maintaining the facility, materials, and equipment
Assure the premises are clean and orderly
Build relationships and rapport with shelter participants and foster community building
Coordinate with advocates for additional support and services
Provide or arrange transportation for survivors
Assist in inventory of shelter needs
Provide parenting support and respite care when possible while the survivor is onsite
Other duties as assigned; may include crisis line support
Qualification
Required
Experience working with survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault
Flexibility, and ability to focus and multitask in a fast-paced or remote working environment
Ability to work well with a variety of people
Commitment to building a multi-racial diverse team
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be proactive
Highly skilled in oral and written communication, and active listening
Understanding of safety planning and the necessity of strict adherence to confidentiality
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, the internet, and learn new computer programs as needed
Ability to remain up to date on current technology systems, learn new technology systems, and implement within the scope of duties
Maintain a level of comfort and ability around basic technology (email, database, text, chat, etc.) as well as future systems as our technology needs progress
Completion of provided 40-hour domestic and sexual violence advocacy training (or equivalent approved by the CEO) within the first six months of employment
Background Check: The Department of Justice requires Hope & Safety Alliance to conduct a background check, fingerprint report, and a search of local and national sex offender registries based on each state of residency for the previous five years
Preferred
Bilingual preferred
Lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence highly valued
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
3% retirement match
Generous PTO package
Paid holidays
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employee
Paid Family Medical Leave
Opportunity for internal growth and promotion
Company
Hope & Safety Alliance
Hope & Safety Alliance (formerly Womenspace) has been providing safety, hope, and healing to survivors of intimate partner violence for over 44 years.
Founded in 1977
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase