Advocate

REQUIREMENTS:
* At least six (6) months of social and human services experience.
* Comfortable using Word and Excel.(will be tested)

PREFERENCE:
* High School Diploma or GED
*Experience working with non-profit organizations serving victims of domestic violence or similar population years preferred.
*Spanish proficiency preferred.

JOB DUTIES:
*Direct Service: Respond to crisis and non-crisis clients in person or by phone, including medical facilities.
*Provide safety planning for all clients and advocate for clients with other community providers. Notify the Administration of maintenance issues.
*Provide Life Skills or other classes for clients.
*Maintain vigilance regarding client health and safety issues.
*Staff office, answer phones, and provide safety planning and services for walk-in clients.
*Conduct support groups
*Provide care of facilities' shelters or offices as requested.
*Assist with court hearings and restraining orders.
*Provide transportation for clients in crisis When assigned to shelter:
*Conduct shelter intake house meetings, assess client needs, explain shelter rules, guidelines, and procedures, and provide information and referrals.
*Monitor supplies
*Problem-solve for clients and communicate with Administration regarding concerns.
*Conduct support groups for clients every week using approved curricula.
*Maintain client records and update room board electronically and in shelter Maintenance.
*Conduct essential yard maintenance, including watering, weeding, raking, mowing, sweeping, picking up litter, etc.
*Keep accurate records and provide complete and timely statistical information.
*Attend staff meetings and training.
*Provide documentation when requested by Administration Community
*Assist with event planning and implementation.

HOURS:
*Full Time, On-call

PAY:
$18 per hour
*Benefited

***EMPLOYER COMMENT: Seeking individual with sound judgment, problem solver, understands boundaries, sensitivity, cultural competence, and excellent customer service skills. Ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of community resources. We will be conducting a background check, DMV check and drug screening.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pendleton, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person