Resident Advocate Evening C

Bay Area Turning Point Inc. • Webster, TX

2d • $41,000

About The Position

Resident Advocate Evening C position oversees the shelter operations including service delivery to residential clients during assigned shifts.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Resources, or comparable experience.
• Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks.
• Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage, be insurable.
• No drivers under the age of 21 or over 75
• No DUI, reckless driving, suspended license violations
• No more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period for drivers over the age of 25
• No more than 1 moving violation in a 3-year period for drivers ages 21-25
• Provide and maintain proof of personal automobile insurance.
• Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.
• Ability to demonstrate communication and problem-solving skills that encourages and empowers residents to seek remedies for positive changes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize changing workload
• Ability to make independent decisions to benefit residents, the shelter facility and the agency.
• Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises.
• Ability to understand residential programs and the dynamics of communal living.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention assistance to current residents and hotline callers.
• Oversee the safety, security, and general welfare of adults and children utilizing the shelter facility during assigned shift.
• Provide orientation to residents regarding all shelter guidelines and procedures and ensure adherence to those guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality pertaining to records, residents, and locale of shelter facility.
• Ensure all donations are accepted, recorded, and put away in proper storage areas
• Attend and contribute to shelter and combined staff meetings
• Oversee the cleanliness of the shelter to include checking chores and reassigning as needed
• Submit maintenance requests for equipment and building repairs
• Check call notes and retrieve client messages
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level