Floating Advocate

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Salary: $19.00 an hour

Hours: 30 hours/week, M-F 12:00pm-6:00pm

Summary:

To provide support and advocacy services, designed to empower residents and children who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Accountability:

Reports to Assistant Program Director. Coaches volunteers in area of expertise.

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to work with and advocate individuals with diverse backgrounds and diverse points of view. Ability to handle multiple job duties, flexibility in responding to unique situations, demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

Education and Work Experience:

A degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Thorough understanding of domestic violence required. At least 1 year of experience in a position requiring a high degree of independent judgment and problem solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Answers crisis calls, explains options, provides safety planning and assists in getting residents and children to safety.

2. Assists with HUD entries and exit paperwork.

3. Assists and tracks continued contacts.

4. Assists with facilities.

5. Completes in-take and exit procedures with shelter residents.

6. Provides crisis intervention and advocacy to residents in all shelter programs.

7. Provides transportation to residents.

8. Provides basic education regarding the dynamics of domestic violence, the impact on children, non-violent parenting techniques, etc.

9. Assists residents with goal setting, advocacy, medical, legal, housing, and financial referrals, employment/vocational services and other assistance.

10. Facilitates group session and support groups.

11. Provides advocacy and follow-up as needed with outside agencies.

12. Reviews program logs and documents interactions with residents.

13. Maintains records and statistics as part of the Agency's Program Evaluation system.

14. Assists with the training of new staff and volunteers.

15. Assists in problem solving and conflict resolution among residents.

16. Participates in the cleaning and minor maintenance of the shelters.

17. Ensures adherence to shelter rules, policies, and procedures.

18. Responds to requests for assistance or supplies from shelter residents.

19. Completes pre-service and annual training.

20. Makes educational/informational presentations to community groups and interested parties.

21. Assists with picking up, sorting, and distributing in-kind donations.

22. Assists residents in moving to transitional units or to permanent residences.

23. Assists with special projects and tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Friendship Home of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer. Survivors, women, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), trans folks, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person