Must have the following to apply:
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral science preferred or two years of related social service experience
- Must have knowledge of community resources
- Must be eligible to be sworn in as a Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Valid driver's license and at least two years driving experience, acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, driving insurance, and transportation is required
- Computer skills are required
- Demonstrates judgment skills
- Ability to work with a diverse community in compliance with standards/values
- Knowledge of domestic violence and victim issues, including advocacy activities, statutes, and impact on children
- Understands and maintains confidentiality of shelter activities and participants
- Transportation required
Required Screenings:
Motor Vehicle Record Check.
Job Description:
Responsible for promoting safety, security, and cleanliness of the shelter. Provide empowerment-based, survivor-focused crisis intervention, conflict resolution, safety planning, and support for survivors in the shelter and on the hotline.
Presentand welcomethroughout the shelter
Intakes for Shelter that provides interview that assesses for risk and safety planning
Assist with belongings and provide a tour of shelter
Provide survivor-focused, trauma-informed crisis intervention
Document survivor services in database
Prepare rooms for new intakes, which includes packing, cleaning, and Laundry
Maintain health standards of the facility
Ensure cleanliness of shelter common areas, including communal refrigerators and dining areas
Request, Sort, and restock donations
Provide information/referrals and personal advocacy services to survivors as needed in person and on the hotline
Exit interviews
Transportation
Pet Program coordination and assistance
Family Activities
Outreach contacts-Roberta/RC Harrison cards
Make participant files
Accompaniment and advocacy to Adults and children during community agency meetings
Clerical duties-update spreadsheets, monthly reports, update resident documents 1%
Monitor security cameras and entrance gates
Process after-hours and Weekend Injunctions for Protection
Report maintenance concerns for follow-up
Provide basic needs-food, personal care items, health needs, and clothing
Provide shelter orientation group
Pick up and sort mail
Attend weekly case conference
Attend regularly scheduled supervision
Assists with food service and daily nutrition count
Answers the crisis hotline, texts, and chats, assesses for risk, and plans for safety
Providecallers and residents of the shelter with resources, information/referrals, DV education, and emotional support
Performrelated duties as assigned
Attend trainings pertinent to the profession
Quality Control:Has accountability for quality-of-service participants receive
Records:Accountable for ensuring records and documentation are correct and up-to-date
Policies/Procedures:
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