We’re Hiring for a HAVEN Advocate!
Catalyst is seeking a compassionate and motivated candidate to fill an Overnight Advocate position at our confidential Housing Program. This is an overnight, awake position.This position does include weekend hours, they are as follows: Friday 7pm-4am Saturday, Saturday 7pm-4am Sunday, Sunday 7pm-4am Monday with on call hours 4am-9am Fri, Sat, and Sun.
This position is responsible for direct services and coordination of educational, recreational and therapeutic programs for housing program participants. This position is also responsible for helping to create a welcoming and safe environment for individuals and families who come to stay in Catalyst's Housing Program.
Catalyst uses trauma-informed approaches and empowerment models to support people being victimized by intimate partner violence and sexual violence and their families. We are looking for candidates who have skills/knowledge of these practices and who value the diversity of the human experience.
This is a part time, 24-hour per week position with an hourly rate of $20 and a $1/hour bilingual incentive. This position is based at Catalyst's confidential housing program. The schedule for this position will be Friday-Sunday. It is an overnight, awake position.
If interested in joining our team, provide a cover letter and resume one of the following ways:
IF BY MAIL: Catalyst, Attn: Ann Winters, PO Box 4184, Chico CA, 95927
IF IN PERSON: Submit a sealed envelope with your resume and cover letter and label it "Attn: Ann Winters" at 330 Wall St. Suite 50, Chico CA, 95928
IF BY EMAIL: ann@catalystdvsv.org with the subject line: “Weekend Overnight Advocate”
For any questions, please contact Ann Winters 530-924-2689.
Review of Applications will begin immediately. This position is open until filled.
Job Description:
POSITION: HAVEN Advocate (Overnight)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Housing Director
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for direct participant services and coordination of educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for Housing Program Participants
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission and values;
Actively engage in the development and implementation of the agency strategic plan;
Provide direct services, including but not limited to: crisis intervention (phone/drop-in), resource and referral, emergency transportation, shelter assessment and welcoming process;
Coordinate educational, recreational and therapeutic programs and services at HAVEN with Catalyst staff and community agencies;
Accompany participants to forensic exams when called upon by medical personnel, law enforcement, or survivors;
Accompany participants to interviews with law enforcement, the district attorney, or other agencies as requested by a survivor;
Provide for overall needs of participants in housing programs including but not limited to:
o Comfortable integration for new participants of the HAVEN and Cottage Program
o Crisis intervention and support
o Safety and exit planning
o Conflict resolution
Monitor overall safety, security and cleanliness of HAVEN including but not limitedto:
o Conduct regular perimeter checks of housing program property (indoor and outdoor) and report any irregularities;
o Ensure participants are welcomed and settled in safely;
o Individual room checks and locker checks;
o Complete house laundry including towels and bedding as needed;
Assist with the facility clean up, including staff areas, Participant common areas, sleeping areas, and bathrooms;
Maintain, clean, and organize storage areas in HAVEN including linen storage, donation storage, file storage, and play storage;
Maintain and update participant files and document statistics for services provided as per current policy;
Document significant events related to facility, participants or hotline callers per agency policy;
Assist with training and supervision of volunteers and interns based at HAVEN;
Respond appropriately in emergency situations, including calls to fire and police when needed;
Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings;
Participate in regularly scheduled program staff meetings
Attend staff in-service as required;
Staff hotline minimum of 6 hours per quarter on-call in addition to regularly scheduled back- up shifts;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Related lived or work experience or Bachelor’s degree in a human service discipline;
Demonstrated ability to cope effectively in crisis;
Excellent communication and organizational skills;
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team;
Completion of mandated 65-hour training (post-employment);
Ability to pass DOJ background check and DMV record check (proposed);
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance; willingness and ability to maintain a safe vehicle and driving status to use for transport of Participants and self for job duties.
COMPENSATION:
This is a 24-hours per week position;
$20.00 per hour;
Bilingual Incentive $1.00 per hour;
Catalyst staff members who work 30 hours or more are eligible for dental, vision, and medical benefits as per current personnel policies.
Travel reimbursement as per current personnel policies.
