Shelter Advocate: Part Time

This position reports directly to the Shelter Coordinator regarding case management, policies, procedures, and agency operations.  The expectation is to establish relationships with all victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, other serious crimes and juvenile offenders and to empower them to seek emotional support services through Alice Paul House

Position Responsibilities:

• Adhere to assigned shifts on the shelter schedule to ensure 24-hour crisis hotline coverage
• Interact with shelter residents and ensure their basic needs are being met
• Accurately complete shelter intake files and crisis call documentation
• Provide individual and group paraprofessional counseling to adult and child shelter residents
• Interact with residents during each shift and provide crisis intervention via hotline

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in the field of sociology, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences
• College degree in education, sociology, psychology, social work, or related human services field highly preferred.
• Employment contingent upon: PA Act 34 certification, Act 151 certification, FBI Fingerprint clearance and successful completion of approved APH crisis intervention training
• Must have a valid PA driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable method of transportation to various worksites, and three reference

• Above is an abridged list of responsibilities and qualifications