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WOMEN HELPING WOMEN is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: Shelter Advocate (Weekend Day Shift)
This position is summarized as follows:
To assist shelter residents in accessing legal, health and community resources, to encourage the development of self-esteem, parenting skills, etc. and to support overall program philosophy statement and policies of Women Helping Women.
Duties include answering the 24-hour domestic violence hotline, handling crisis calls, providing in-person services to shelter residents, maintaining client files and activity logs, and other assigned duties
Position details include:
18 hours per week: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30am to 4:30pm
$15 per hour; semi-monthly pay periods
position reports to Deputy Director
located at Women Helping Women's Upcountry shelter
Benefits include: agency-funded retirement account (403b plan), generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday policy
Requirements for this job include:
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence
Prepared to work as a first responder with individuals in crisis
Ability to relate well with people of diverse cultural backgrounds
Knowledge of community resources and agencies
Strong English language skills (bilingual English and Spanish is a plus)
Must be willing to undergo criminal history background check and child welfare services background check (only required after job offer is made)
To apply, please reply to this ad directly with your resume attached or fax the same to 808-249-8147.