Per Diem Shelter Advocate - Elizabeth, United States - YWCA Of Eastern Union County

YWCA Of Eastern Union County

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Elizabeth, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Per diem Shelter Advocate will provide services under the supervision and direction of the Director of Residential & Senior Shelter Advocate.

The Per diem Shelter Advocate will incorporate Housing First Models as the primary modality in the home, to assess and match the client's needs.

A Per Diem Advocate is expected to participate and coordinate within a team setting including but not limited to the Shelter Coordinator, the Child Advocate, and Residential Counselor.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BSW or commensurate experience.
Bilingual (Spanish-English) required.
Must demonstrate cultural competency through either experience or education.
Must have some knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and trauma.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills.
Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Ability to work with diverse communities.
A highly motivated selfstarter.
A Part Time Shelter Advocate must maintain a reasonable presence and be available for emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Answer and help the 24hour domestic violence hotline.
Refers clients to YWCA internal programs providing counseling, workforce development, children's services, legal services, and other needed services, as well as appropriate community resources for services not covered by YWCA Union County.
Refer and link clients to appropriate services in the community that promote greater selfsufficiency. Monitor the client's followthrough with these services.
Maintain Client's files.
Perform client intake and needs assessment including completion of all required paperwork for residents.
Conduct initial prescreen of clients to determine the need for support in all domains of client's life to deliver affirming, inclusive, and survivorcentered case management services as well as an instabilization housing plan.
Coordinate clients' participation in community events as needed.
Attending staff meetings, conferences and training as directed.
Represent agency as required at community events, health fairs, etc.
Conduct outside presentations as required.
Responsible for modeling healthy boundaries, respectful behavior, and open communication
Provide Director of Residential Services and Senior Shelter Advocatep with information on potential problems and assist in the development of solutions and/or innovative approaches to problems.
Responsible for cleaning client's room and preparing for new clients.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Residential and Senior Shelter Advocate

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to always project a professional demeanor.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Exercises mature judgment
Proficient knowledge in processing confidential information
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects/tasks.
Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

PERSONAL TRAITS

A person of unquestioned honesty and integrity; values transparency.
A person who values substance in their work.
Selfassured, yet selfeffacing in support of an effective team.
Willing to provide extra effort whenever necessary to accomplish goals.
Welldeveloped political skills and personal diplomacy.
Selfdirected and goaloriented, while remaining flexible as needed.
An individual with a passion for serving the public good.
Spark, imagination, and creativity

NOTE:

This job description is a broad outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Part-Time Shelter Advocate and will be amended as needed to meet the program priorities of the YWCA Union County and their ensuring work requirements.

This job description should not be construed as a contract.

The Mission of the YWCA-USA
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

YWCA Eastern Union County Core Values

Commitment to the mission and working together for the wellbeing of the community.
Integrity in relationships, practices, and decisions.
Respect for each one's roles, diversity, and viewpoints.
Compassion in understanding, attitude, and action.
Empowerment to create positive choices, recognize potential, an