Shelter Advocate

Womens Center Of East Texas IncLongview, TexasOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 3 weeks ago

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About this role

Your Opportunity for Impact:

For over 40 years the Women's Center of East Texas has served survivors of domestic abuse, their witnessing children, and victims of sexual assault. We are looking for compassionate, service-oriented Caseworkers at our Shelter who have a desire to assist these clients. Would you like to join us?

What you would be doing in this role:

- Provide clients with quality client-centered, trauma informed care.

- Work with other agency staff to coordinate services to assist clients in meeting personal goals.

- Maintain shelter upkeep including room preparation and sanitation.

- Answer hotline calls, which sometimes includes providing emergency transportation for the callers to access shelter services.

- Document the services provided.

What we offer you:

- Competitive salary

- Health insurance, including an employee only plan that requires no contribution to the insurance premium.

- Dental, vision, and supplemental options

- Paid $15,000 Life and AD&D insurance policy

- Retirement match plan

- Vacation and sick time off

- Paid holidays

Qualifications

The qualifications you need for this role:

- High School Diploma required.

- Bachelors Degree in related field or combination of social services experience and education.

- Basic knowledge of Family Violence preferred

- Knowledge and experience of working in residential/shelter environment preferred

- Ability to work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends

- Active Listening

- Empathy and Compassion

- Knowledge of basic computer skills

- Self-motivated, self-confident, and compassionate

- High moral and ethical standards.

- Ability to complete required training assignments and understand the dynamics of Family Violence and other related issues

- Physical requirements as mentioned in the job description