The Brewster Center Domestic Violence Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shelter Advocate
West House
Starting Salary $11.00 per hr.
Tuesday -- Saturday 4:00pm to Midnight

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree and/or 2 years experience (volunteer or paid work) in the social service field. Additional experience may substitute for education. Valid Driver’s License and Insurance Required.

Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred. An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence; knowledge/familiarity with community resources, victim needs and immigration issues. Crisis intervention skills and ability to work in crisis situations. Ability to work in multicultural settings with diverse populations and have good public relations skills.

Location/Duties: West House Shelter. Under the supervision of the Shelter Coordinator.

Meets with shelter residents to help them develop a safety plan and a written shelter (goal) plan which identifies their needs and action plans for areas such as employment, housing, financial, legal, child rearing, education and self care.
Works with the shelter residents to help them achieve their desired results listed in their shelter (goal) plans.
Consistently reviews and updates shelter residents' safety plans.
Assists the shelter residents in navigating their way through the social systems, in order to get the services they are requesting, and help remove any barriers in their way via advocating for them.
Assists shelter residents in understanding the court proceedings and helping them prepare for what to expect.
Accompanies shelter residents to court for orders of protection, contested orders of protection, divorce, child custody, mediation, CPS hearings, and any domestic violence related court process, in order to provide support and advocacy when time permits.
Maintains knowledge of the “Victim’s Bill Of Rights” in legal proceedings to advocate for the participants.
Assists undocumented shelter residents in gathering necessary information for VAWA immigration process.
Provides weekly domestic violence educational support groups at the shelters.
Assists crisis advocates with the crisis line, intake of new shelter residents, monitoring of medication, and conflict resolution as needed.
Maintains participant files in accordance with legal and licensing requirements, completing all documentation in a timely manner.
Attends all staff meetings and trainings as required.
Attends Case Reviews as assigned by the Shelter Coordinator.
Other duties as assigned.

Please submit letter of interest and current resume to Human Resources either via facsimile or email.

2425 N. Haskell Dr. , Bldg. 4, Tucson, AZ 85716
323-0122 – fax
HR@thebrewstercenter.org

“Brewster Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing cultural and ethnic diversity at all levels of the organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. We welcome and encourage survivors, individuals from diverse backgrounds, and individuals who are bilingual or multi-lingual to apply.”

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The Brewster Center
	RETURN TO JOB LISTINGS JOB DESCRIPTION Shelter Advocate West House Starting Salary $11.00 per hr. Tuesday -- Saturday 4:00pm to Midnight Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree and/or 2 years experience (volunteer or paid work) in the social service field. Additional experience may substitute for education. Valid Driver’s License and Insurance Required. Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred. An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence; knowledge/familiarity with community resources, victim needs and immigration issues. Crisis intervention skills and ability to work in crisis situations. Ability to work in multicultural settings with diverse populations and have good public relations skills. Location/Duties: West House Shelter. Under the supervision of the Shelter Coordinator. Meets with shelter residents to help them develop a safety plan and a written shelter (goal) plan which identifies their needs and action plans for areas such as employment, housing, financial, legal, child rearing, education and self care. Works with the shelter residents to help them achieve their desired results listed in their shelter (goal) plans. Consistently reviews and updates shelter residents' safety plans. Assists the shelter residents in navigating their way through the social systems, in order to get the services they are requesting, and help remove any barriers in their way via advocating for them. Assists shelter residents in understanding the court proceedings and helping them prepare for what to expect. Accompanies shelter residents to court for orders of protection, contested orders of protection, divorce, child custody, mediation, CPS hearings, and any domestic violence related court process, in order to provide support and advocacy when time permits. Maintains knowledge of the “Victim’s Bill Of Rights” in legal proceedings to advocate for the participants. Assists undocumented shelter residents in gathering necessary information for VAWA immigration process. Provides weekly domestic violence educational support groups at the shelters. Assists crisis advocates with the crisis line, intake of new shelter residents, monitoring of medication, and conflict resolution as needed. Maintains participant files in accordance with legal and licensing requirements, completing all documentation in a timely manner. Attends all staff meetings and trainings as required. Attends Case Reviews as assigned by the Shelter Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. Please submit letter of interest and current resume to Human Resources either via facsimile or email. 2425 N. Haskell Dr. , Bldg. 4, Tucson, AZ 85716 323-0122 – fax HR@thebrewstercenter.org “Brewster Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing cultural and ethnic diversity at all levels of the organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. We welcome and encourage survivors, individuals from diverse backgrounds, and individuals who are bilingual or multi-lingual to apply.” RETURN TO JOB LISTINGS
Crisis Line: (520) 622-6347 TTY/TDD Toll Free: 1-877-472-1717 TTY/TDD En Espanol: (520) 746-1501 TTY/TDD Outreach Services: (520) 881-7201 TTY/TDD Administration/Monetary Donations: (520) 320-7556 In Kind/Material Donations: (520) 320-7556 Email: admin@thebrewstercenter.org
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