Bilingual Shelter Advocate - Pasadena, United States - The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Verified Company

Pasadena, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Shelter Advocate

Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36hours a week
Schedule: Four 9hour days a week with a random flex day and rotating Saturdays.

- $37,440 annually

Description

The Bridge is in search of a Shelter Advocate who will provide legal advocacy, crisis intervention, on-call accompaniments, support groups and case management to survivors of domestic/sexual violence in a 100-bed Emergency Shelter setting.

Provide case management to clients in a residential setting by conducting initial client intake, safety planning, and conducting case management meeting one on one with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to develop and update goals, provide information and referrals regarding employment, healthcare, and other self-sufficiency related issues.

Answers 24-hour hotline, text and chat to provide assessments to include safety, crisis intervention, information and referrals.

Advocate for residents by accompanying to legal proceedings as needed, providing legal referrals and providing educational information regarding the legal system, assisting with documentation of services for referral to other social service agencies that lead to self-sufficiency.

Prepare documentation of all services provided to residents in compliance with grant objectives in a timely manner.

Implement and monitor monthly calendar of culturally relevant life skill building, psycho-educational, and empowerment activities for adult residents utilizing staff and volunteers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from an accredited college or university or a High School Diploma with a minimum of two years' demonstrated casework experience in a related environment (victim services).
Must rotate oncall responsibility a minimum of approximately hour shifts per month to provide accompaniments to victims of FV/SA at local hospitals, police departments, schools, etc.
Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, laws related to sexual and domestic violence and an overview of legal system.
Ability to establish rapport and work with atrisk populations.
Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written); and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Bilingual; English/Spanish

Other Requirements

Must pass criminal background investigation check
Must pass drug screen
Must provide and maintain current TX Driver's License
Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

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