Weekend Shelter Advocate
Company: Alternatives Inc.
Location: Anderson
Posted on: September 18, 2022
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Job Description:
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide trauma-informed,
culturally appropriate, and accessible supportive services for
residential program participants by responding to crisis telephone
calls and maintaining the operations of the emergency shelter
program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain the confidentiality of
participantsProvide crisis intervention, trauma-informed supportive
services, safety planning, and information and referralRespond to
crisis calls and make decisions about appropriateness of shelter
for callersProvide and arrange emergency and essential
transportationConduct intakes and assessments; enter data; document
service provision; and maintain daily case notesProvide back-up and
additional support to other staff as part of a team approachMonitor
shelter program operations; assist with cleaning and maintenance of
facility when neededProvide services in compliance with all funding
contracts, including data and report preparationAttend staff
meetings and in-service trainings KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS , AND
ABILITIES: Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating
violence, homelessness, and child abuseKnowledge of case
management, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution
techniquesSkills in written documentation and interpersonal
communicationAbility to work in a diverse and inclusive
environmentAbility to remain calm, use sound judgement, and
determine specific action under pressure Alternatives Incorporated
is committed to creating an inclusive team; applicants from
historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to
apply. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and
resume' to: Kelly Buzan, Chief Program Officer, P. O. Box 1302,
Anderson, IN 46015; respond to this posting; or (fax) .
Alternatives Incorporated does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender
identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, political beliefs, or military and
veteran status. POSTED: 09/7/2022 Job Type: Part-timePay: $10.00 -
$13.00 per hourSchedule: 8 hour shift Weekend availability
Keywords: Alternatives Inc., Anderson , Weekend Shelter Advocate, Other , Anderson, Indiana
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