- Answer 24 hour crisis hotlines (Domestic Violence Hotlines, Sexual Assault Hotlines, Oklahoma State Safeline, and shelter business lines) Assist survivors with safety planning and intentions for entering shelter by analyzing, interpreting and deducing active and potential lethality risk factors.
- Complete admission and initial intake assessments with survivors entering the shelter.
- Assist in maintaining adequate level of shelter supplies e.
- Monitor the security gate, cameras and entry to the shelter to comply with federal and state statutes regarding access to the shelter premises.
- Conduct a minimum of 2 (one at the beginning and end of each shift) shelter walk throughs to ensure resident safety and check for facility needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information related to residents and programs .
- Update clients' case files as required by state statute and YWCA policy & procedures and record all transactions with residents in the files.
- Complete documentation to assure compliance with criteria and standards required by licensing and funding sources and complete necessary electronic entries and all required agency forms in a timely fashion.
- Maintain a friendly, safe environment for all shelter residents by following YWCA policies and procedures related to safety of residents and property, and responding to resident conflicts and grievances.
- Complete appropriate agency forms to document critical incidents or injury on the premises, notifying supervisor immediately.
- Attend monthly staff meetings and consultations to continually advance knowledge, skills and abilities for assisting victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
- Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to keep her apprised of events, problems, needs, etc.
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Part-Time Overnight Shelter Advocates - Oklahoma City, United States - YWCA Oklahoma City
Description
YWCA Oklahoma City offers victims of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), and stalking immediate crisis response services through our C.A.R.E.
programs includes the following services:
Crisis hotlines, Advocacy, emergency Residential shelter, and forensic nurse Exams. The H.O.P.E. programs includes Healing, Opportunities, Prevention, and Education.
YWCA OKC services are provided at our primary location, through staff embedded at the Palomar Family Justice Center and local hospitals throughout the metro Oklahoma City area.
The YWCA Oklahoma City is currently seeking Domestic Violence Shelter Advocates for overnight shifts. (Shifts range within 11 pm - 7 am). We have part time positions open. We are seeking dynamic professionals who are organized, think independently and critically, use appropriate judgement, and ensure quality work. Strong listening, verbal and written communication and organizational skills are required.This is a 24 hour, seven day a week shelter so shift possibilities are overnights and weekends as well as week days.
Hiring for work hours of 11 pm - 7 am.RequirementsA Bachelor's Degree in a Social Service, Human Relations, or Human Resources field strongly preferred, an Associate's Degree in Crime Victim Services or other human services also acceptable.
Relevant domestic violence advocacy experience preferred, bilingual preferred.YWCA OKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages leaders of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQI to apply.
