November 14, 2024

Turning Point Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Tuscaloosa

PART TIME

Shelter Advocate

PLEASE REVIEW WORK SCHEDULE BELOW BEFORE APPLYING!
MUST HAVE RELIABLE VEHICLE

Are you passionate about helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault? See below.
Job Summary: Responsible for supervision and provision of services to shelter residents and shelter operations during nights, holidays and non-administrative office hours.

Please review work schedule below before applying.

Major responsibilities:

Create and maintain a supportive atmosphere at the shelter and function as an appropriate behavior model for residents
Provide overnight and weekend supervision of residents
Admit and discharge shelter residents
Learn and follow proper procedures and policies
Coordinate evening shelter activities
Work with staff to provide appropriate residential services
Monitor facility for needed maintenance
Provide accurate records and documentation as required
Provide adequate security for residents and facility during shift
Respond to crisis hotline
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault and some experience in shelter/residential setting preferred
Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle
Privately owned auto with liability insurance and willingness to utilize own vehicle in job performance on occasion
Ability to relate to individuals of any socio-economic level, race, religion creed, nationality, sexual identification
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and other staff

Work schedule
Nights: 11PM-7 AM (Various scheduled nights, Sunday-Thursday)
Weekend: Friday 3 PM- Saturday 3 PM or Saturday 3pm- Sunday 3pm ( 24 Hours - A minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month)
Holidays: A minimum of one to three 8 HR shifts during holidays.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SCHEDULE REFERENCED ABOVE.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 32 per week
Schedule:

12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

If offered a position, how soon would you be able to start?
Are you available to work holidays, nights and a 24-hour weekend shift (at least 2 per month)?
Do you have a reliable vehicle to get to and from work?

Education: