Shelter advocate Job at FAMILY CENTER INC, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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  • FAMILY CENTER INC
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Job Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: -Provide support to shelter residents on evenings,

overnights and weekends (staff can sleep on overnight shifts, as the work allows). -Occasional daytime shifts may be available, but are not required. -Occasional holiday shifts required. -Respond to calls and walk-ins as needed, admitting clients to shelter when appropriate. -Provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment for sheltered clients. -Document all calls, walk-ins and client contacts in client services database. -Assist with issues related to communal living. -Maintain established FCI policies and procedures. -Provide non-judgmental, non-directive support for FCI clients. -Maintain a professional, confidential relationship with all clients. -Answer 24-hour hotline. -Provide empathic emotional support to residents and their children. -Interact in a professional/cooperative manner with other staff members and volunteers. -Accept and process in-kind donations after hours. While this job description is meant to provide information about the typical duties of this position, it is not all encompassing. Other duties may be assigned from time to time and other tasks related to the duties may be required. \*\** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -High school degree or equivalent. -Experience in a helping field of work is helpful. -Understanding of domestic and sexual abuse dynamics. -Understanding of trauma-informed practices. -Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. -Ability to work independently and as a team. -Strong ability to be non-judgmental and flexible and ability to work with people from diverse cultural, racial, socio-economic and lifestyle backgrounds. -Ability to maintain confidential counseling and advocacy relationship. -Good conflict resolution skills. -Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. -Strong sense of professional ethics and boundaries. -Successfully complete annual background check. \*\** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, Inc. 500 25th Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Mail a Rsum: Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, Inc. Attn: Tricia Fancher 500 25th Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 E-Mail a Rsum: director@familyctr.org Apply Online:

Job Tags

Sleeping nights, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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