Position Summary: The Residential Advocate is primarily responsible for supporting WEAVE’s residential clients in their healing and progress by conducting strengths and needs assessments, including off-site shelter programs, orienting new residents to the residential facility and program, and providing Strengths Model case management for residential clients and their children.

Essential Functions:

Direct Services

Screen prospective residents, conduct intake and exit interviews

Provide Strengths Model case management with residential services clients

Conduct initial assessment and support residents in development and implementation of Personal Empowerment Plans and work with clients to help them identify and achieve their goals

Maintain high visibility and availability throughout shelter and initiate contact, engagement, and rapport building with residents

Provide emergency transportation, as needed

Provide support and information to residents and agency volunteers, as needed

Co-facilitate client meetings, support groups, and educational activities

Maintain accurate client records and data entry in a timely manner

Maintain close communication with other staff and supervisors

Other Responsibilities

Attend and participate in agency meetings, staff meetings and in-service training’s

Complete WEAVE’s (69 hour) classroom training and counselor certification program and maintain certification (after hired)

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner agencies and other local organizations and community service providers

Maintain accurate and timely timesheets

Maintain a working knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and child abuse laws and reporting responsibilities and file abuse reports, as needed

Be familiar with legal, medical, housing, educational and social service agencies and resources in the community which may be of use to residents

Other duties as assigned

ADA Job Characteristics:

Work environment is primarily in an  24-7 shelter facility setting.  Local travel (driving) may be required to transport clients and attend off-site meetings.  Lift and carry up to 25 pounds up to waist length, extend both arms above the head and/or reach below the waist, stoop, squat, crawl, bend the back to open lower-level filing drawers, or to retrieve stored items, climb on stools, steps and/or ladders to dust, sweep and/or mop to clean. Sit and/or stand frequently.  Use fine manipulation (hands and wrist) to operate a keyboard, take notes, complete and file reports, file and copy documents.  Corrected vision to normal range.  Speak in normal vocal tone and range, and communicate clearly and concisely to and with others.  Apply normal reasoning and detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.  

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree and one (1) year related experience or 3 years’ experience in lieu of degree requirement. 

Ability to relate in a supportive, non-judgmental manner and maintain a client-centered approach within the parameters of agency policies and procedures;

Understanding of the impact of trauma and ability to provide trauma-informed support

Crisis intervention, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Valid California driver license, have reliable transportation, and submit current proof of vehicle insurance

Ability to work, evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed

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